Roundup: Alabama’s largest data center project gets $1.15 billion tax break, prompting backlash
The Lowndes County Commission last week approved a 20-year, $1.15 billion tax break for Alabama’s largest planned data center, known…
Roundup: Southern Poverty Law Center case moves forward as ex-official charged
A federal judge denied a motion from the Montgomery-based Southern Poverty Law Center to dismiss criminal charges from the U.S.…
Roundup: Two inmate deaths raise concerns about conditions at Birmingham City Jail
Community members are questioning the conditions inside Birmingham City Jail after two inmates died within three days at the facility.…
Roundup: Supreme Court allows state to use Republican-favoring congressional maps
The U.S. Supreme Court weighed in last week on Alabama’s battle to redraw the state’s congressional districts ahead of the…
Roundup: The winners and the run-offs of Alabama’s primary elections
Alabama’s statewide primary elections took place last week, giving voters the chance to pick the party nominees who will appear…
Roundup: Birth centers take health department decision to Alabama Supreme Court
Two Alabama birth centers announced last week they are appealing a January court decision upholding the Alabama Department of Public…
Roundup: Fundraising heats up in 2026 statewide races
As campaigns heat up ahead of Alabama’s 2026 statewide election, fundraising is ramping up in the races for governor, lieutenant…