House Bill 208 (HB208), sponsored by State Rep. Jamie Kiel, seeks to offer state tax credits to individuals and businesses that make voluntary cash contributions to an eligible pregnancy center or residential maternity facility.
A bill addressing hospital and nursing home visitation rights passed committee in the Alabama House of Representatives Wednesday after having already cleared the State Senate. State Rep. Debbie Wood (R-Valley) and State Sen. Garlan Gudger Jr. (R-Cullman) sponsored the bill in their respective chambers due to their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic when families were often barred from visiting their loved ones at medical facilities.
Legislation that would make Alabama’s State Health Officer appointed by the Governor rather than the State Committee of Public Health was filed on Wednesday.
The analysis of four annexation plans for the city of Mobile is complete and the results show the city would accomplish four goals that leadership wants to accomplish if any of the plans are approved. However, some black community members who have lived in the city for decades, say, "no way" and they want a different kind of change.
Over the past week Alabama’s basketball roster has seen a huge amount of movement.
Legislation that would extend a deadline for localities to pay a one-time lump sum bonus with local funds for retirees passed the Senate County and Municipal Government Committee unanimously on Tuesday.
The state sales tax on some groceries would be gradually eliminated under legislation filed on Tuesday.
Legislation by State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) and State Rep. Debbie Wood (R-Valley) to establish certain visitation policies of friends and family for hospitals and nursing homes passed a House committee unanimously on Tuesday.
We are the most powerful nation on the face of this planet, not a banana republic. It’s time to return fairness, equal justice, and a respect for the rule of law to our political system.
Gordon Sargent, a sophomore at Vanderbilt and former Mountain Brook High standout, is one of seven amateurs playing at the Masters Tournament.
Listen to 1819 News Fiscal and Budget Reporter Justin Bogie on "News & Views" with Joey Clark as they discuss Alabama's weird and separate Education Trust Fund budget.
UAB football coach Trent Dilfer said he’d welcome the opportunity to play Auburn, Alabama or other Power 5 schools during the spring.
A federal jury indicted the three men after prosecutors said they conspired to mislead Austal Limited’s shareholders about the company’s financial situation.
A bill banning smoking and vaping in a vehicle with a child under 14 passed the Alabama House on Tuesday.
Two election integrity bills passed the Alabama Senate unanimously on Tuesday.
Despite the rule changes meant to streamline the legislative process at the beginning of the year, lawmakers successfully clogged debate in the House, halting a bill that would criminalize holding a mobile phone while driving.
The Spanish Fort Police Department is asking for information to be shared about the man they have dubbed the “TikTok Trickster.”
One of the highlights of UAB's first spring scrimmage was the efficient play of quarterback Jacob Zeno.
Making Alabama more attractive for remote workers could give the state an advantage in attracting and retaining businesses. It’s a win-win for the state and the legislature has the power to make it a reality.
The State Partnership Program began in 1993, pairing Ukraine with the California National Guard and Romania with Alabama National Guard.
Tuesday, Alabama’s Montana Fouts was named the Wilson/NFCA D1 Pitcher of the Week for the second time this season, an award handed out weekly by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.
In another game in which Auburn (18-10-1, 3-5 SEC) trailed early in the contest, the comeback fell short as the Tigers could not overcome an early 4-0 deficit to UAB (10-18, 3-5 C-USA) falling 6-5 to the Blazers in Birmingham.
The Alabama Center for Law and Liberty (ACLL) and the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) reached a settlement on Tuesday in a lawsuit against the University of Alabama Huntsville (UAH) over the university’s speech policy, which it has now agreed to reverse.
While Orange Beach, Gulf Shores and Ft. Morgan are popular tourist destinations, the city of Foley is also a big draw for Baldwin County.
The family of a Faith Academy student, who former teacher and soccer coach Jonathan Sauers is accused of having a sexual relationship with, has filed a civil case against the school.
According to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), a close confidant of former President Donald Trump, Trump keeps up with what is happening, especially as the 2024 presidential election cycle gets underway.
Mobile City Councilman Scott Jones, District 6, announced he is resigning his position in the regular council meeting Tuesday morning.