Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin unveils $591 million record budget
Birmingham's budget for fiscal year 2025 prioritizes neighborhood revitalization, youth programming and continued safety initiatives.
PARCA: Jefferson County overdose deaths dropped in 2024
Alabama's largest county saw a decrease in overdose deaths when utilizing targeted risk reduction strategies.
Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles officers officially recognized as law enforcement
Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation that will designate parole and probation officers as state law enforcement personnel.
Rep. Bolton receives 2025 Shroud Award for “deadest bill” of the session
The Alabama House Shroud Award went to a failed child safety bill, honored as the session’s most thoroughly defeated legislation.
Heath Allbright wins Alabama House District 11 Republican primary
Heath Allbright won the HD11 GOP primary, defeating Don Fallin, and he will face Democrat Alex Braswell in the general election.
Madison schedules second public hearing on water fluoridation decision
Madison, Alabama, wants to stop water fluoridation due to safety and cost concerns, but this has sparked mixed public reactions and opposition.
Alabama House Democrats reflect on 2025 Legislative Session
Alabama House Democrats criticized partisan politics, urging a focus on issues directly impacting their constituents.
House passes Senate bill raising age of medical consent for minors
SB101 will raise the age of medical consent for minors from 14 to 16.
Alabama bill criminalizes genetic theft, protects DNA privacy rights
The bill creates a crime for unauthorized DNA use, addressing privacy concerns and gaps in current federal protections.
Critics warn Alabama immigration bill could harm families, encourage profiling
SB53 could criminalize transporting undocumented immigrants, raising fears of racial profiling, family separation and barriers to essential care.