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

Rep. Mike Shaw

Governor / Legislature

Consumer Reports urges Ivey to veto Alabama Personal Data Protection Act

The advocacy group said the measure left major loopholes, weak enforcement and broad exemptions that could let companies keep exploiting personal data.

April 15, 2026

Alabama House approves $37.4M overtime tax cut, 60-day grocery tax holiday

Alabama lawmakers advanced a bill eliminating state income tax on qualified overtime pay, alongside a 60-day grocery tax holiday for working families.

April 1, 2026

Hoover approves ordinance supporting home building academy

Hoover officials approved a $20 residential permit fee Monday to fund a new academy training workers for the construction industry.

February 11, 2026

New Hoover Rep. Mike Shaw seeks to consider unintended consequences of legislation

Shaw has spent 30 years in the technology sector as well as six years on the Hoover City Council.

January 19, 2023