Thursday, April 30, 2026

Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order

HB7

Legislature / Governor

Gov. Ivey signs into law stronger penalties for terrorist threats in schools and other public spaces

The measure broadened covered locations, increased penalties and barred charged students from returning to class before hearings and mental health evaluations.

April 13, 2026

Senate Judiciary Committee advances bill to increase penalties for terrorist threats

Lawmakers approved a measure Wednesday to elevate certain offenses to Class B felonies and mandate one-year school suspensions for credible threats.

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February 19, 2026

Alabama House passes bill increasing penalties for terrorist threats

The Alabama House significantly increased penalties for making terrorist threats, requiring principals to immediately suspend students charged with such crimes.

February 6, 2026

Bills on immigration and vaping receive public hearings

One speaker asked the committee to “remember about HB56,” comparing HB7 to the 2011 bill eventually whittled down in court.

Chance Phillips

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March 20, 2025

Opinion

Alabama’s “Divisive Concepts” ban a pointless retread

We are lackeys when it comes to pointless and politicized legislative efforts; more often imitators rather than innovators.

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April 21, 2023

“Divisive Concepts” bill headed back to the House for the second year

White lawmakers voted yes while Black legislators voted no.

Patrick Darrington

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April 13, 2023

Opinion

A question for state Rep. Ed Oliver

All people may have been created equal. But all haven’t received equal opportunities or treatment.

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March 10, 2023