Party politics / Elections ALGOP creates standing rule to block AEA funding in school board races The rule would prohibit GOP candidates in school board races from taking campaign donations from the Alabama Education Association. Jacob Holmes / August 7, 2023
ALGOP joins discourse criticizing LGBTQ content in public libraries A proposed resolution calls for the Alabama Public Library Service to cut ties with the American Library Association. Jacob Holmes / August 7, 2023
Alabama Republicans cheer on thrice-indicted former president Trump Trump told the audience that he sees the historic three indictments against him as a "badge of honor." Jacob Holmes / August 5, 2023
Prattville Library Board returns books to shelf, declines to move others The board previously decided to move six books within the children’s room of the library to a higher shelf. Jacob Holmes / August 4, 2023
Alabama Cannabis Commission chair resigns after legal challenge The complaint alleged Steven Stokes is ineligible lead the commission while serving on the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees. Jacob Holmes / August 4, 2023
“We’re not back at square one.” Federal court refuses to relitigate Section Two violation Republicans in the state Legislature reportedly crafted the new map with the intent of once again provoking a U.S. Supreme Court challenge. Jacob Holmes / August 3, 2023
UAB infectious disease expert tapped to replace Fauci at NIH Marrazzo will have her work cut out for her, as the COVID-19 pandemic put prior director Anthony Fauci under a microscope. Jacob Holmes / August 3, 2023
ALGOP chair submits rule change to ban AEA donations in school board races The rule change comes as tensions rise between the Republican Party and the AEA. Jacob Holmes / August 2, 2023
Trump indicted in special counsel probe into 2020 election interference This is the third indictment of the former President, which together include more than 40 separate charges. Jacob Holmes / August 1, 2023
State Sen. Weaver to bring bill in response to false abduction of Carlee Russell The bill will create a felony for carrying out a false abudction. Jacob Holmes / August 1, 2023