Katherine Robertson

Elections

Frontrunners in statewide races continue to raise significant sums per July reports

Republican candidate for attorney general Katherine Robertson reported another sizable donation from conservative nonprofit First Principles Action Inc.

Chance Phillips

August 5, 2025

Candidates for 2026 attorney general race file June campaign finance reports

Mitchell, Robertson and Casey report fundraising totals as the 2026 Alabama Attorney General Republican primary race becomes more financially competitive.

Mary Claire Wooten

July 3, 2025

Opinion

Marshall, Robertson, and the self-inflicted wound to Alabama GOP

Their reckless power play didn’t just trample Black Alabamians — it cracked open Republican dominance and exposed the toxic grip of national puppet masters.

Bill Britt

June 3, 2025

Opinion

Attorney General’s race will be a good one in 2026

The attorney general’s position is a powerful job in Alabama government, and it appears to be attracting several competent competitors.

Steve Flowers

May 14, 2025

Lawmaker will seek to raise Alabama’s age of medical majority

The law would restrict minors under 18 from making their own medical decisions.

Jacob Holmes

October 29, 2024

AG letter: ADOC attorney lied, has failed to correct the record

In a letter, an AG's office official accused an ADOC attorney of misrepresenting the AG's position on a settlement with the DOJ.

Josh Moon

July 20, 2023

Opinion

AG, commerce secretary hide real problem with economic development bill

During a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the controversial economic development bill, HB317, not a soul present addressed the critical problem with the bill — the gaping loophole created by allowing individuals to work as part-time economic development professionals. Of course, the bill doesn’t use the words part-time. Instead, it calls this individual a “less … Continued

Bill Britt

March 16, 2018

Opinion

New ethics reforms are born to die

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Long-awaited legislation to strengthen and clarify existing ethics laws is being sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh, R-Anniston. Senate Bill 343 pointedly addresses significant concerns — both real and theoretical — within the code, from charitable giving, who is a principal, what are acceptable gifts under the … Continued

Bill Britt

February 27, 2018

Gladden Opposes Combining Budgets

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Most states have all of their revenue from income taxes, sales taxes, sin taxes, property taxes, business taxes, licenses, and fees come into one common fund. Then, legislators prioritize their spending for the next business year into how much money the schools, prisons, court system, state colleges, state police, … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 5, 2014

Budget Basics: The Facts About Alabama’s Budget System 

By Katherine Robertson Alabama Political Reporter This is Part 1 of API’s 3-part “Budget Basics” series, exploring Alabama’s budget system, the current fiscal climate and related challenges, and the implications for taxpayers. Many taxpayers are familiar with the federal budgeting system, thanks to incessant coverage of budget standoffs, government shutdowns, and increasing national debt. Yet … Continued

Katherine Green Robertson

September 5, 2014