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: Alabama senators flip position on college sports bill, despite objections
Both Sen. Katie Britt and Sen. Tommy Tuberville last week came out in support of the Protect College Sports Act…
Roundup: Data center debate shapes governor race
Debate in Alabama’s governor’s race last week centered on data center development in the state, as Republican nominee and current…
Roundup: Staff of suspended UA student magazines go to appeals court
Attorneys representing the staff of Alice and Nineteen Fifty-Six — two student magazines that the University of Alabama suspended in…
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: Alabama’s 2026 legislative session ends
Alabama’s 2026 legislative session drew to a close last Thursday, April 9. State lawmakers met for 30 days of House…
Roundup: Bill to end straight-ticket voting divides AL Democrats
A new bill introduced in the Legislature to eliminate the option for straight-ticket voting on Alabama ballots has divided Alabama…
Roundup: Doug Jones enters governor’s race
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones has announced he is running in the 2026 governor’s race. Jones, who is running as…