Opinion & Policy
Secretary of State Allen reminds Alabamians to register to vote before primary election
Special to the News Wes Allen, Alabama’s secretary of state, is reminding Alabama citizens that the deadline to register to vote before the May 19 primary election is Monday, May 4. “The right of eligible United States citizens to vote in fair and secure elections is one of the hallmarks of our constitutional republic,” Allen said. “I…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces indictment of former International Motor Sports Hall of Fame bookkeeper
Special to the News Last Friday Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the indictment and arrest of former International Motor Sports Hall of Fame employee Karen Lakey, 56, of Munford, on one count of the use of public employment for personal gain or gain of a family member. Lakey turned herself into the Talladega County Sheriff’s Office…
Read MoreLast days of Alabama legislative session historic as lawmakers adjourn for 2026
Alabama state representatives and senators closed out the legislative session for the year last week. Unless Gov. Kay Ivey calls them back into special session, they are done again until 2027. Budgets Top Priority On the final day Alabama lawmakers convened in their regular 2026 session in Montgomery, Gov. Ivey signed into law the…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces arrests for absentee ballot fraud in Ft. Deposit municipal election
Special to the News On Wednesday Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrests of two Lowndes County residents on charges related to the unlawful use of absentee ballots in the August 2025 Ft. Deposit municipal election. Jacqulyn Boone, 51, and Steven Thigpen, 49, were each charged with unlawful use of absentee ballots, a Class…
Read MoreGov. Ivey signs Alabama Work Zone Safety Act
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 341, the Alabama Work Zone Safety Act. This comes just ahead of National Work Zone Awareness Week. The Alabama Work Safety Act, sponsored by Sen. Josh Carnley and Rep. Mike Kirkland, establishes a pilot program to authorize the procurement, installation and operation of a photographic…
Read MoreGov. Ivey signs bills to enhance Alabamians’ health, healthcare delivery
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey has signed several bills into law this session to improve the availability and delivery of healthcare services for all Alabamians. She also signed a bill to encourage people using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to make healthier choices in their food purchases. “In December, I…
Read MoreMost conservative Alabama legislators 2023-2026
Special to the News The Alabama Policy Institute is proud to announce its ranking of the Most Conservative Alabama Legislators for the quadrennium. This list recognizes lawmakers whose voting records and legislative priorities reflected a consistent commitment to conservative principles: free markets, limited government and strong families. This year’s list includes the Top 10 Most Conservative…
Read MoreGov. Ivey announces record CHOOSE Act applications for 2026–27 school year
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that Alabama’s education savings account program – the CHOOSE Act – had a record number of applicants in its second year. The application officially closed at midnight on March 31 with almost 49,000 students applying. Throughout her tenure, Ivey has and will continue to…
Read MoreFormer Medicaid provider sentenced to federal prison for health care fraud, aggravated identity theft
Special to the News Last Friday Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, alongside the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama and the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), announced the sentencing of an Anniston man on charges of health care fraud and identity theft. On April 2,…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces indictment of former International Motor Sports Hall of Fame executive director
Special to the News On Tuesday Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the indictment and arrest of former International Motor Sports Hall of Fame Executive Director Michael Raita, 67, of Chelsea, on one count of the use of public employment for personal gain. Raita turned himself into the Talladega County Sheriff’s Office without incident. The…
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