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Lawmakers pivot to expand Public Service Commission after voter backlash

SB360 expands PSC seats, preserves voter oversight, and shows how republican government works when lawmakers heed public concerns.

March 11, 2026

Pledge, prayer period could soon be mandated in Alabama schools

Alabama voters would ultimately have to approve the constitutional amendment if it clears the Senate.

March 11, 2026

This week on The V: Church bill, Ten Commandments debate, ballot challenge

Bill Britt, Susan Britt and Josh Moon examine legislation, campaign tactics and the upcoming No Kings III rally.

March 9, 2026

Rep. Scott Stadthagen wins Alabama GOP chair after runoff vote

The former House majority leader defeated John Merrill at Saturday's winter meeting to lead Alabama Republicans into the 2026 election cycle.

March 7, 2026

The V tackles sex-ed fight, prison oversight, GOP ballot battles

Bill Britt, Susan Britt and Josh Moon examine education policy, prison reform and escalating Republican ballot disputes.

March 2, 2026

Alabama women should not fight for reconstruction after cancer

Our responsibility as lawmakers is straightforward: when a law guarantees care, patients should be able to receive it.

February 24, 2026

Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Six

Legislators moved major policy proposals, enacted new laws, and continued work on state budgets as the 2026 session progressed.

February 23, 2026

What Republicans once believed

We must force ourselves to look beyond slogans, stigmas and slurs, and instead seek those motivated by service.

February 23, 2026

The V: Trust, power, and politics collide at the Alabama Statehouse

Leaked recordings, voting power fights, conspiracy legislation, and policing debates reveal deeper struggles over trust, governance and democracy in Alabama politics.

February 22, 2026

Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Five

Lawmakers advanced 753 bills through the 2026 Regular Session, addressing criminal justice, tax policy, and dredging regulations as budget deliberations continued.

February 16, 2026