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Faith leaders, family to march on State Capitol urging clemency for Sonny Burton

Faith leaders and Burton’s family will march to the Capitol Monday urging Governor Kay Ivey to grant clemency before the March 12 execution.

March 6, 2026

Senate passes bill to protect online privacy for young users

Senator Katie Britt praised the Senate's unanimous passage of legislation updating online privacy laws to better protect children and teenagers from modern data practices.

March 6, 2026

Rep. Sewell votes for Iran War Powers Resolution

Representative Terri Sewell joined House members in voting to terminate unauthorized military action after President Donald Trump initiated war against Iran.

March 6, 2026

Alabama House Republicans back Speaker Ledbetter ahead of winter meeting

All 75 caucus members signed a letter supporting House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter ahead of this weekend's Alabama Republican Party winter meeting.

March 6, 2026

New NFIB Jobs Report shows uptick in employment

Small business hiring grew in February as the labor market tightened, though owners struggled to find qualified applicants for open positions.

March 6, 2026

Gov. Ivey announces judicial appointments in Cullman and Escambia Counties

Governor Kay Ivey named Heath Edward Meherg and Wade Leon Hartley to the bench, citing their decades of expertise in Alabama’s court systems.

March 6, 2026

House committees advance school prayer bills

Two Alabama House committees advanced similar school prayer bills, debating funding penalties, constitutionality concerns and whether schools should mandate daily prayer.

March 5, 2026

Frontrunners keep raking in campaign contributions ahead of May primaries

Senator Tommy Tuberville raised the most money of all candidates for statewide office, with over $1 million in cash received this February.

March 5, 2026

House committee advances bill requiring Ten Commandments displayed in schools

Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation requiring a display on the Ten Commandments' influence on U.S. civil society and legal principles.

March 5, 2026

Senate committee passes bill to exempt National Guard pay from state taxes

Alabama senators advanced a tax exemption for National Guard members Wednesday despite warnings that the move would strip millions from state public schools.

March 5, 2026