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. Wesley Walter / 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. Chance Phillips / 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. Jacob Holmes / 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. Jacob Holmes / January 16, 2023