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Courts

Defamation trial between Roy Moore, accuser Leigh Corfman begins Tuesday

The trial is expected to last up to 10 days with more than 50 people on the witness list.

January 25, 2022

Legislative committees set up ARPA funding for Tuesday vote

The bill would distribute about $772 million in federal funding primarily towards broadband expansion, water and sewer improvements and health care.

January 21, 2022

Senate committee stalls bill seeking elimination of occupational tax

The Alabama League of Municipalities voiced opposition to the bill Tuesday.

January 20, 2022

“Zuckerbucks” went only to Democratic counties in 2020 elections

Republican lawmakers want to ban private funds for election administration, implying Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's 2020 grants had nefarious intentions.

January 18, 2022

It’s past time to stop celebrating Robert E. Lee on MLK Day

This is about giving MLK his just due, not undermining him by celebrating someone who led a competing, wrong cause.

January 17, 2022

Supreme Court of the United States building in Washington

U.S. Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate for large businesses

The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to block the rule.

January 14, 2022

Gov. Ivey’s proposed budget emphasizes debt retirement, funding reserves

The budget also includes 4 percent raises for teachers and state employees.

January 13, 2022

State finance officials warn record-high revenues can’t be relied on

The state General Fund and Education Trust Fund saw historic revenues in 2021 due largely to federal pandemic assistance.

January 12, 2022

Doug Jones calls for building “pro-democracy coalition”

Although Jones placed the events of Jan. 6 on the radical right, he called for voters to avoid electing extreme candidates on either side.

January 10, 2022

Alabama abortion ban author cautions against following Texas’ example

Attorney Eric Johnston, president of the Alabama Pro-Life Coalition, says the new law “violates the basic tenets of legal procedures in this country.”

January 7, 2022