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A look at what passed and failed in the Alabama ’23 Session
Lawmakers considered everything from tax exemptions are rebates to abortion ban exceptions and trans athlete bans.Alabama Governor signs legislation naming Yellowhammer Cookie as official state cookie
It includes pecans, peanut butter and honey.After decades of attempts, major Alabama bill to cut state’s 4% grocery tax wins final passage
Final legislative passage came after decades of attempts.Judges dismiss lawsuit challenging new U.S. House map in Arkansas
Opponents of the map have argued that the state Legislature diluted the influence of Black voters by splitting up the 2nd District.New lawsuit filed challenging Arkansas’ U.S. House map as unconstitutional
The lawsuit challenges the decision to move thousands of predominantly Black voters out of the 2nd District in central Arkansas.Arkansas lawmakers formally adjourn Legislative Session
School vouchers and tax cuts were highlights.White woman who fatally shot Black neighbor is arrested in Florida
The shooter reportedly yelled racial slurs at the victim's children.Florida official says migrants flown to California went willingly, disputes claims of coercion
It’s not clear whether Florida was the intended destination for any of the people who arrived in California.California investigating whether Ron DeSantis involved in flying asylum-seekers from Texas to Sacramento
California Gov. Gavin Newsom lashed out at DeSantis as a 'small, pathetic man' and suggested the state could pursue kidnapping charges.Atlanta school board says it will oust its superintendent when her contract ends in 2024
Board members didn’t explain why they would not renew Lisa Herring's contract.Kari Lake to headline Georgia GOP Victory Dinner
'I look forward to joining patriots from across the state of Georgia to build the future of our party.'Donald Trump to speak at Georgia GOP convention
Trump's new nemesis, Ron DeSantis, is polling competitively in the Peach State.Democratic Governor in Kentucky pushes back against GOP opponent’s criticism on crime issues
'That’s hiding from problems and blaming others.'Breonna Taylor supporters launch campaign against GOP gubernatorial nominee in Kentucky
Taylor’s family has long blamed AG Daniel Cameron for a lack of criminal charges against officers for Taylor’s death.Wrangling over education in Kentucky turns to lack of appointments to state school board
The GOP is frustrated with Gov. Andy Beshear's delay in making Board of Education appointments.No posts found: review your shortcode in the editor!
Women’s sports advocate, All-American swimmer Riley Gaines endorses Ron DeSantis for President
Gaines is a vocal critic of transgender women in sports.Ruling on Tennessee’s anti-drag law leaves questions about enforcement, next steps
'We are reviewing the order and expect to appeal at the appropriate time.'Trump-appointed judge rejects Tennessee’s anti-drag law as too broad, too vague
The law would have banned adult cabaret performances from public property or anywhere minors might be present.In gun law push, Tennessee Governor’s office memo says NRA prefers to ‘round up mentally ill people’
Republican Gov. Bill Lee offered rare criticism for the gun rights group as he pursues law that has many in his party riled up.Florida official says migrants flown to California went willingly, disputes claims of coercion
It’s not clear whether Florida was the intended destination for any of the people who arrived in California.California investigating whether Ron DeSantis involved in flying asylum-seekers from Texas to Sacramento
California Gov. Gavin Newsom lashed out at DeSantis as a 'small, pathetic man' and suggested the state could pursue kidnapping charges.16 South American migrants who entered US through Texas flown to California
The young men and women were dropped off Friday outside the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento.Poll: Donald Trump leads Ron DeSantis by 20 points in Virginia
The Florida Governor is the top second choice, however.Virginia regulators expected to vote on Glenn Youngkin plan to withdraw from climate initiative
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI, is an effort by 12 mid-Atlantic and Northeast states to reduce power plants’ carbon emissions.Poll: Donald Trump leads Ron DeSantis by 20 points in Virginia
The Florida Governor is the top second choice, however.Trump vs. DeSantis: A simmering rivalry bursts into view
The former President has sought to keep DeSantis in his place.Judge unseals additional portions of Mar-a-Lago affidavit
New portions show agents earlier obtained a hard drive after issuing a subpoena for surveillance footage recorded inside Mar-a-Lago.Justice Dept. OK with 1 Trump pick for Mar-a-Lago arbiter
DOJ said it would be satisfied with Raymond Dearie, who was recommended by Trump's team.Supreme Court tossed out heart of Voting Rights Act a decade ago, prompting wave of new voting rules
'You have to ask yourself what’s left of the Voting Rights Act?'Women’s sports advocate, All-American swimmer Riley Gaines endorses Ron DeSantis for President
Gaines is a vocal critic of transgender women in sports.Ron DeSantis kicks off presidential campaign in Iowa as he steps up criticism of Donald Trump
DeSantis pivoted from oblique swipes to direct questioning of the former President’s conservative credentials.Personnel note: AT&T elevates Joe York to President of Gulf States Region
Ma Bell added Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi to his portfolio.New study shows intense competition between online and offline sales channels
The findings are consistent with a responsive and competitive market that includes both channels.Kathy Spillar: In Florida, battleground states, abortion and equal rights are top issues for young women voters
As the races in Florida tighten, every vote matters.How much is too much for Herschel Walker’s ‘family-values’ voters?
That’s classy, or as close to classy as you’re going to find in this mess.Bookman: Mark Meadows could come to regret acquiescence to Trump coup attempt
For two hours Tuesday, former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson calmly, matter-of-factly testified to the commission of high crimes by the former president and by many of those around him. She told her fellow Americans that Donald Trump had been informed on the morning of Jan. 6 that the mob assembled by his command...