transparency

Elections

State auditor race takes shape as Chen qualifies, Sorrell seeks reelection

With businessman Derek Chen's qualification, the race now pits his call for reform against incumbent Andrew Sorrell's push for continuity.

January 9, 2026

Opinion

Why the conditions for better government are finally taking shape

Public fatigue, moral awakening, and economic pressures are creating a rare opening for more stable, principled leadership in Alabama and the nation.

Bill Britt

December 8, 2025

Pike Road mayoral race filings show stark contrast in priorities and transparency

Stone complies with campaign finance law, maintains strong bond rating; Spurlin fined for missed filings and delayed disclosures.

Bill Britt

July 8, 2025

Albama Map flag on American dollars illustration

Opinion

Alabama improves transparency in Economic Tax Incentives

This a major victory for those concerned about government transparency and accountability.

Patricia Todd

June 6, 2023

Opinion

A horrible, awful, no good bill

HB372 is supposed to be about building a Statehouse. Instead, it forgives election corruption and hides state contracts.

Josh Moon

May 4, 2023

House committee approves bill to allow release of body cam video

A bill by Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birimingham, would also allow the release of the recording to personal representatives of the video's subject.

Jacob Holmes

April 28, 2023

Dadeville, all of Alabama await answers on deadly shooting

Four days after a horrific mass shooting at a teen's birthday party, details on the shooting or suspects has been hard to come by.

Josh Moon

April 19, 2023

Ivey, legislative leaders unveil plan to build on Alabama’s economic incentives

The plan renews and expands on the Alabama Jobs Act and Growing Alabama credits while also creating more transparency of the incentives offered.

Jacob Holmes

April 4, 2023

Ivey orders state agencies to establish public records pages

Every state agency will be required to have a public records page, and will not be allowed to charge per-page fees on electronic documents.

Jacob Holmes

January 27, 2023

Alabama groups call for transparency in executions, oppose nitrogen hypoxia

The groups are calling for transparency in response to the delayed execution of Joe James Jr. in July, in which witnesses were kept outside for two hours.

Jacob Holmes

September 21, 2022