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The Legislature must do their part for Alabama prisons

We need elected leaders who will do something about the real issues facing Alabamians, not made-up culture war problems.

April 7, 2022

Alabama Forestry Association endorses five incumbents for state House

The five candidates are seeking the nomination for their House seats in the primary election, to be held May 24.

April 7, 2022

Trump coming to Birmingham ahead of Republican runoff

Both Mike Durant and Katie Britt appear to be positioning themselves to win Trump's endorsement.

April 6, 2022

School bathroom bill advances in Alabama Senate committee over opposition

Opponents of the bill said transgender students don't pose any threat to other students and that the bill could cause legal problems for schools in the state.

April 6, 2022

Senate committee advances “divisive concepts” bill

The full Senate is the final hurdle for the bill to head to Gov. Kay Ivey's desk to be signed into law.

April 6, 2022

Alabama House passes bill to cap money collected in traffic tickets

The bill is in response to complaints about abuse by the Brookside Police Department.

April 6, 2022

Alabama House passes bill to regulate telemedicine

The bill limits the number of telehealth visits regarding the same condition, with the same physician to four, before having to see a physician in person.

April 6, 2022

Governor Kay Ivey signs Alabama Numeracy Act

The legislation aims to boost math education via education task forces, hiring hundreds of new math teachers, and the elimination of Common Core standards.

April 6, 2022

Bill to adjust name of Edmund W. Pettus Bridge passes the Alabama Senate

The bill passed the Senate 23-3 and moves to the House for consideration.

April 6, 2022

41 days left to apply for absentee ballot by mail for primary election

May 17, 2022, is the last day that absentee ballot applications can be returned by mail.

April 6, 2022