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The House Health Committee approved a bill by State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) to strengthen a seafood labeling law. In Alabama, restaurants must disclose the country of origin for certain seafood to customers.

The Alabama House Republican Caucus announced on Wednesday that State Rep. Paul Lee (R-Dothan) has been elected House majority leader for the remainder of the quadrennium after State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) resigned from the post to seek election as chairman of the Alabama Republican Party.

Lakethia Wilkins, a Pickens County fourth-grade teacher, was arrested on charges of child pornography and using her position for personal gain. The Aliceville Elementary School teacher's arrest is the fourth teacher arrest in Pickens County in 3 weeks.

Mobile Pastor Travis Johnson had harsh words following the news that State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) resigned from his majority leader position.

ALEC has released its 2026 edition of the Index of State Education Freedom: A 50-State Guide to Parental Empowerment giving AL a B+.

Members of the Alabama Senate passed the Highway Fairness Act on Tuesday.

Members of the Alabama Senate passed legislation by State Sen. Larry Stutts (R-Tuscumbia) exempting some K-12  construction projects from some Division of Construction Management (DCM) inspections and requirements.

State Rep. Frances Holk-Jones (R-Foley) celebrated the House passage of a bill on Tuesday that would expand screening access for breast cancer.

A bill restricting an agency from passing environmental protection rules more stringent than the federal law or regulation is headed to the governor’s desk.

Following a unanimous vote from the Huntsville City Board of Education, a new policy has been enacted in the North Alabama school system, requiring video and audio cameras in special education classrooms to record students during school hours when present.

If Congress and the Supreme Court followed Madison’s interpretation of the General Welfare Clause, America would have much lower taxes, lower spending, and lower debt.

House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) officially resigned as majority leader on Tuesday, sources confirm.

No. 9 Auburn baseball faced an early deficit against Cincinnati on Tuesday night at Plainsman Park and was unable to muster any runs as it fell 8-0 in its first piece of midweek action. 

In their first midweek matchup of the season, Alabama’s bats were nowhere to be found for most of the game.

Auburn will aim to halt a four-game losing streak Wednesday night when it travels to Starkville for another pivotal matchup against Mississippi State. 

The Senate County and Municipal Government Committee held a public hearing on legislation setting staffing standards for law enforcement agencies in Montgomery and Huntsville.

The Alabama House passed a bill on Tuesday to establish safety plans for summer camps across the state.

Republicans are currently underwater, but not out of line with historical data, while predictions of a “Blue Wave” are not yet substantiated by polling. But looking further and examining the presidential map in just under three years, a few themes become clear.

Mobile police released more information about two separate shootings that occurred at the same time on Sunday.

Another Mardi Gras is on the verge of wrapping up, and as per tradition, the Comic Cowboys take the stage in downtown Mobile on Fat Tuesday, the last day of the Carnival season.

On Monday, State Rep. Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) discussed a controversial Public Service Commission (PSC) bill ending popular election to the body, arguing residents of Alabama need more time to weigh in on the issue before any future legislative action.

Interim House Majority Leader Chip Brown (R - Hollinger’s Island) announced on Monday that he has filed legislation that “further strengthens Alabama’s existing seafood labeling law and forces restaurants to comply with its provisions or face severe penalties.”

The global elite say they love the stranger, but their true love has always been estrangement. Put simply, estranged people are much easier to control than those with deep roots and long memories.

Legislation by State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) would change how some vacancies of the office of Lieutenant Governor would be filled.

Enterprise Police are asking the public to come forward if they have seen a missing toddler within the past 30 days.

Autauga County Sheriff Mark Harrell’s lawsuit against the Autauga County Commission has been dismissed for the failure of the Sheriff to state any grounds upon which he is entitled to relief, the Autauga County Commission announced on Friday.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is among a handful of Senate Republicans publicly expressing frustration about doing everything possible to keep control of the U.S. Senate with the midterm elections looming.