Regulating artificial intelligence will be ‘colossal task’ for Alabama lawmakers
Alabama lawmakers said Wednesday they have a "colossal task" ahead of them to regulate artificial intelligence to protect children.
Report: Weapons were leading cause of death for Alabama children in 2024
Weapons, mostly firearms, were the leading cause of "non-medical, unexpected or unexplained" deaths in 2024 for children under 18 in Alabama, according to a recent report.
Montgomery lawsuit challenges Tommy Tuberville’s residency
A lawsuit filed in Montgomery County Circuit Court on Wednesday seeks to put Republican gubernatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville on trial over allegations that he does not meet residency requirements for the governor's office.
Tuberville submits income tax returns, expert says it’s not enough to prove residency
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville this week submitted partially redacted income tax records from 2018 to 2024 to prove that he meets the Alabama Constitution's residency requirement for governor.
Experts tell Alabama lawmakers to clearly define ages, artificial intelligence in future legislation
Experts told Alabama lawmakers that regulating artificial intelligence for children should start with clear definitions.
Alabama delays rescheduling of marijuana
The governing body of the Alabama Department of Public Health voted to object to a federal rescheduling of marijuana after state health officials said they needed more time to determine how to implement it.
Federal judge denies Alabama’s motion to vacate state Senate map
A federal judge Monday denied the state's request to revert to Alabama's 2021 state Senate map, citing a lack of jurisdiction.
Montgomery medical cannabis producer says product is ‘days away’
Patients in Alabama with qualifying medical conditions are "days away" from being able to purchase medical cannabis with a physician's recommendation, according to Vince Schilleci, owner of a dispensary.
Medical cannabis expected in Alabama dispensaries in early May
Nearly five years after the Alabama Legislature approved a medical cannabis program in the state, the weeks-long process of producing and testing products for patients has begun, setting up an early May availability for patients.
Federal budget changes to food benefits could cost Alabama up to $261M
Federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will cost Alabama between $174 and $261 million, state officials said Thursday.
