Opinion & Policy
Tuscaloosa tax preparer convicted on two felony counts, ordered to repay more than $63,000 and permanently barred from practice
Special to the News Last Wednesday, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction of Keisha McBride, a tax preparer, on two felony tax charges. McBride, 35, of Tuscaloosa, pleaded guilty last Tuesday to felony charges for willfully aiding or assisting in the preparation of false tax returns and for willfully attempting to evade paying…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces $12.2 million settlement with Roblox to ensure child safety
Special to the News On Tuesday Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the state has reached a substantial settlement with the popular interactive gaming platform Roblox, securing meaningful improvements to online child safety and boots-on-the ground resources for Alabama’s schoolchildren. Under the settlement terms, Alabama will receive $12.2 million to be used for funding school resource officers across…
Read MoreSecretary 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…
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