Roundup: Tuberville vows to crack down on crime in Montgomery after weekend shootings
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, the Republican frontrunner for governor, said last week that he plans to crack down on crime…
Roundup: Lawmakers pass PSC bill, giving governor more control over commission
Alabama lawmakers passed a bill last week that would effectively place control of the Alabama Public Service Commission into the…
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: As Alabama prepares to execute death row inmate, many call for halt to execution
Alabama is preparing to execute death row inmate Charles Lee “Sonny” Burton on March 12, prompting calls from advocates for…
Roundup: Alabama Power receives portion of record-setting federal loan
Alabama Power, alongside Georgia Power, received a record $26.5 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to be used…
Roundup: New Alabama law restricts environmental regulations
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed new legislation into law last week that would greatly reduce the state’s ability to set…
Roundup: ALGOP dismiss Tuberville, Wahl residency challenges
The Alabama Republican Party announced that the party is dismissing challenges to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s gubernatorial campaign and John…
Roundup: Ivey prioritizes education in final State of the State
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey delivered her final State of the State address as the governor last week, outlining goals and…
Roundup: Controversial Bessemer data center moves forward with city approval
Bessemer city officials took the next steps to allow a $14 billion data center project to move forward last week,…
Roundup: Alabama’s newest prison opening delayed; state eyes borrowing money for more prison construction
Alabama’s newest prison, a $1 billion mega-facility currently under construction in Elmore County, will not open on schedule, the Alabama…