news

sports

entertainment

obituaries

subscribe

April 21, 2024

Alabama Politics

News

How Alabama’s US House members voted on aid for Ukraine

Republican Reps. Robert Aderholt and Mike Rogers joined Democrat Terri Sewell in voting for the aid.

By The Associated Press and AL.com staff

Read more

News

Former 2 Live Crew rapper considers run for Florida Congressional seat

Luther Campbell, better known to many as Luke Skyywalker and later Uncle Luke, would be challenging U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick.

By Anthony Man South Florida Sun Sentinel (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

MORE

News

How Alabama’s ‘weaker’ body camera access laws stack up against other states

Alabama's body camera footage access laws are considered weak compared to other states. But even in states with laws considered strong, there are issues with viewing the footage.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

MORE

Opinion

Cameron Smith: Speaker Johnson understands Zelenskyy as a modern day Benjamin Franklin

Speaker Mike Johnson is willing to lose one of the most powerful positions in American politics because of his willingness to support American interests abroad. Republicans need more leaders like him who aren’t swayed by the fevered threats of a vocal minority.

By Cameron Smith | csmith@al.com

MORE

News

Disabled say they will be heard in Alabama State House: ‘We’re here. We’re human.’

People with disabilities and the League of Women Voters of Alabama announced the REV UP initiative.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

MORE

From the Lede

Alabama House modifies, passes five workforce development bills

“The goal of this package of bills is really to provide incentives to help people get back into the workforce,” said Rep. Cynthia Almond, R-Tuscaloosa, who was carrying the Alabama Workforce Housing Credit Act, the first of the five workforce bills to hit the floor.

By Alexander Willis and Alabama Daily News

MORE

See more

Download Mobile App

Get the latest news and alerts on your phone or tablet