State Senator Chris Elliott criticizes the ABC Board’s proposed increase in bailment fees from 72¢ to $1.50 per case.
ABC Commission to Discuss Fee Increase The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission is meeting today to reconsider an increase in the central warehouse deposit fee. One of the main topics on the agenda is the potential “Consideration of raising central warehouse storage fees.” This increase aims to help cover the expenses related to a […]
Mikie Sherrill Allows Murphy to Keep ‘B’ Rating Despite Different View from State Voters
Sherrill Grades Murphy Amid Gubernatorial Debate During the final gubernatorial debate on Wednesday evening, Democratic New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill gave incumbent Governor Phil Murphy a “B” grade, despite his declining approval ratings in recent polls. The debate featured Sherrill and Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli, with the gubernatorial election fast approaching in under a month. […]
Alabama leaders applaud the confirmation of two nominees from the state appointed by Trump
Senate Approves Trump’s Nominees, Including Two from Alabama The U.S. Senate recently confirmed a list of 107 nominees put forward by President Donald Trump, with two notable selections from Alabama. In a narrow vote of 51-47, the Senate approved Linda Blanchard to represent the U.S. in the House of Representatives at the Food and Agriculture […]
Justin Pearson, a Memphis state representative, will run against U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen in the 2026 Democratic primary.
State Representative Justin Pearson announced at Alonzo Weaver Park in Memphis that he intends to run against longtime 9th District Representative Steve Cohen in the 2026 Democratic primary. Pearson has gained attention on a national level for his advocacy against gun violence. His campaign announcement, which took place in a picnic area beside Mitchell High […]
State Representative Kenneth Paschal: Supporting Alabama’s veterans is a promise that goes beyond talk
Alabama House Committee Visits Tuskegee Veterans Health Campus Last Tuesday, members of the Alabama House Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs toured the historic Tuskegee campus of the Central Alabama Veterans Health System. They were accompanied by representatives from both the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs and the Mental Health Department. This wasn’t just your […]
Memphis state representative Justin Pearson will run against U.S. Representative Steve Cohen in the 2026 Democratic primary.
Memphis Sen. Justin J. Pearson, who has become well-known for his activism against gun violence, plans to take on veteran US House representative Steve Cohen in the 2026 Democratic primary. According to sources from the Tennessee Observatory, Pearson will officially announce his campaign on Wednesday, though details hadn’t been released at the time this article […]
First-time candidate Derek Chen secures two major endorsements in his campaign for Alabama State Auditor
Derek Chen Gains Support for State Auditor Position Derek Chen, a lawyer from Vestavia Hills, is receiving backing from two prominent organizations in Alabama as he seeks the role of state auditor. His candidacy has been endorsed by the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) and Manufacturing Alabama. This is Chen’s initial venture into politics. He previously […]
Survey: Travel for abortion outside the state decreased this year as pill usage rises
In the first half of 2025, fewer individuals traveled across state borders to obtain abortions, reflecting a decline in clinic visits since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022. However, recent reports from the Guttmacher Institute and other reproductive rights organizations indicate that this data is only a partial view of […]
Alabama AG Steve Marshall is reconsidering state intervention in Montgomery following a mass shooting, stating that the capital city is facing a crisis.
Revisiting Crime Strategies in Alabama In light of the recent mass shootings in Montgomery, there’s a growing discussion about whether Alabama should adopt similar measures to those taken by the Trump administration in response to crime in cities like Memphis, Portland, and Chicago. Should the state deploy more law enforcement resources and support to Montgomery? […]
Downtown celebration supported by the city descends into turmoil: 2 dead, 12 injured in Montgomery as state officials call for stronger measures
Montgomery Shooting Claims Two Lives On Saturday night, a tragic incident unfolded in Montgomery when rival gunmen opened fire on a crowded downtown street, resulting in two fatalities and injuring 12 others, according to police reports. The shooting erupted near Bib & Commerce around 11:30pm, not far from the city’s popular tourist spots and nightlife. […]