Sunday, June 14, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

Mark Shirey

Legislature

State Rep. files bill to untax eyeglasses, contacts

Alabama is one of just five states that tax optical aids.

January 9, 2025

voting and civil rights concept - vote inserted into ballot box slot on election over american flag

Why do Alabama’s politicians think we can’t rank things?

Unlike some, I don’t think voters in New York City are any smarter than voters down here in Alabama.

May 16, 2024

Mobile eye doctor Shirey brings healthcare perspective to Legislature

Shirey has spent 30 years in healthcare and is the past president of the Alabama Optometric Association.

December 7, 2022