State John Wahl: Participation in Clean Up Alabama roundtable is about “open dialogue” Wahl said the group had misunderstood and misconstrued his purpose in agreeing to attend the event. Jacob Holmes / October 17, 2023
Read Freely Alabama questions John Wahl’s “conflict of interest” Wahl is listed as a speaker at a Clean Up Alabama roundtable on "ending the sexualization of children in libraries." Jacob Holmes / October 16, 2023
Ivey announces new round of appointments The round includes four appointments to a new team tasked with designing Alabama's new principal development program. Jacob Holmes / October 16, 2023
Judge rules Cannabis Commission has authority to void license awards Judge James Anderson found that the AMCC has the inherent power to void previously awarded licenses. Jacob Holmes / October 12, 2023
Court to allow Cannabis Commission to create new licensure rules The counsel for one awardee, Verano, argued that the commission does not have the authority to "claw back" licenses it has already awarded. Jacob Holmes / October 11, 2023
UA, ADMH partner for “Project Zero Suicide” VitAL estimates the project will positively impact about 75,000 individuals. Jacob Holmes / October 10, 2023
DNC rules Alabama Democratic Party must create new bylaws with proper vote A vote must be held on new bylaws by Feb. 1, 2024, the DNC committee ruled. Jacob Holmes / October 9, 2023
ALGOP chair: Legislature should strip obscenity law exemption for libraries Few, if any, of the books challenged in libraries come close to the definition of obscenity — but there are plans to try to change that definition as well. Jacob Holmes / October 6, 2023
Alabama Arise unveils 2024 roadmap for change in Alabama Expanding Medicaid and ending the state sales tax on groceries will remain top goals on Alabama Arise’s 2024 legislative agenda. Jacob Holmes / October 6, 2023
Ivey suggests rule changes for Alabama public libraries to address library concerns Gov. Kay Ivey sent a letter to Alabama Public Library Service director Nancy Pack suggesting rule changes for libraries to receive state aid. Jacob Holmes / October 5, 2023