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

Sen. Robert Stewart

Legislature / Economy

Bill to pause new solar developments advances to Alabama Senate for vote

The Alabama Senate Transportation and Energy Committee advanced bills including a one-year moratorium on large-scale solar projects on Wednesday.

March 12, 2026

SNAP candy and soda ban clears Alabama Senate committee

Senator Robert Stewart warned that the state Legislature should not “legislate dignity away from Alabamians” before voting against the bill.

February 5, 2026

Marion water restored after three days without access

A major system failure shut down businesses and endangered vulnerable residents, highlighting critical infrastructure needs in rural Alabama.

November 25, 2025

Alabama lawmakers selected for prestigious Future Caucus Innovation Fellowship

This distinguished two-year program brings together 64 emerging leaders from 34 states.

December 11, 2024

Alabama Senate minority announces leadership

Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, was elected to his second four-year term, a first for the Democratic group.

January 16, 2023