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Attorney General Steve Marshall calls for parole board chair’s reappointment

During Leigh Gwathney's tenure, Alabama's parole rates dramatically declined, earning her support from Marshall but criticism from some lawmakers.

Wesley Walter

July 2, 2025

Bill to bolster abstinence-only sex education reintroduced for 2026

The proposed legislation aims to expand public sex education's emphasis on abstinence, requiring K-12 initiatives to exclusively teach sexual risk avoidance.

Wesley Walter

July 1, 2025

Former Supreme Court justice, panel talk future of judicial independence

International judges, including a retired Supreme Court justice, highlighted global threats to the justice system and warned against actions curbing independence.

Wesley Walter

June 27, 2025

Britt attacks use of synthetic food dyes, praises FDA phase out plan

Britt criticized artificial food dyes on social media, praising a Huntsville bakery and General Mills for eliminating them from products.

Wesley Walter

June 24, 2025

Alabama health facilities seek to expand mental health, geriatric care

Alabama's State Health Planning and Development Agency heard proposals to strengthen mental health, geriatric, and physical rehabilitation services across the state.

Wesley Walter

June 23, 2025

Ken McFeeters suffers dirt bike injury in attempted Tuberville callout

The gubernatorial hopeful’s marketing stunt involved a dirt bike, a bold challenge, and an unfortunate encounter with gravity, sending him to the ER.

Wesley Walter

June 18, 2025

Wes Allen announces secretary of state’s office spending cuts

Spending cuts initiated by Allen include decreasing the advertising budget for Alabama’s Photo Voter ID program.

Wesley Walter

June 17, 2025

Marshall talks senate priorities, China tariffs, L.A. protests

Marshall discussed his 2026 Senate bid priorities, from gender-affirming care and China tariffs to supporting Trump's response to L.A. protests.

Wesley Walter

June 12, 2025

Wahl talks 2026 election cycle, calls for shift to closed primaries

Alabama GOP Chairman John Wahl called for closed primaries to secure ballots, ensuring only Republican voters decide the GOP nominee.

Wesley Walter

June 11, 2025

Allen asks for redistricting case’s appeal back to SCOTUS

Alabama appealed its lengthy redistricting fight, seeking to take its racial discrimination case back to the Supreme Court.

Wesley Walter

June 9, 2025