Politics

Alabama Senate Committee Advances Bill to Allow ALEA Takeover of Understaffed Police Departments

The proposed legislation would give municipalities five years to meet staffing requirements or face state oversight.

Capitol Journal Recaps Alabama Politics and Government

Weekly news program covers new Farm Bill, Camp Safety bill, and police department legislation.

SCOTUS Rules Trump's Tariffs Unconstitutional, Impact on Alabama Uncertain

The 6-3 decision was a major rebuke of Trump's economic agenda, though he plans to implement a new 10% global tariff.

Civil Rights Leader Bernard Lafayette Jr. Dies at 85

Lafayette helped plan the historic Selma-to-Montgomery march and worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr.

Claudette Colvin refused to give up her bus seat 9 months before Rosa Parks

Colvin's act of civil disobedience in 1955 helped inspire the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

Children of Late Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Honor His Legacy

Family members share emotional tributes a day after Jackson's passing.

Alabama Passes Law Limiting New Environmental Regulations

Governor Kay Ivey signs legislation to restrict state's ability to set new environmental rules

Alabama Governor Signs Law Limiting New Environmental Rules

Legislation prohibits state agencies from adopting stricter standards than federal regulations.

Alabama Senate Passes Bill for Virtual Parole Hearings

The new law will allow victims and parole applicants to participate remotely.