Governor Gov. Ivey announces $53.5 million grant for expanding broadband Using American Rescue Plan funds, the new grant should make it cheaper to build last-mile connections in 25 counties. Chance PhillipsJune 26, 2024
Legislature Democratic state politicians reflect on legislative session at Tuscaloosa town hall State Reps. England, Travis, and McCampbell and Sen. Singleton discussed the failed gambling bill, IVF, and school funding with voters. Chance PhillipsJune 25, 2024
Public safety Former sheriff’s deputy sentenced to 29 months after beating restrained detainee Blake Hicks was sentenced Monday after repeatedly punching and kicking a man who’d been tased and who was in handcuffs. Chance PhillipsJune 25, 2024
Elections Secretary Allen accuses Biden of using undocumented immigrants to steal election Without specific evidence, Secretary of State Wes Allen attacked 30-year-old voter registration legislation and support for U.S. citizens’ noncitizen families. Chance PhillipsJune 24, 2024
National AG Marshall criticizes president’s deferment of deporting Palestinians Marshall called Biden’s decision to delay deporting Palestinians because of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza another of his “illegal amnesties.” Chance PhillipsJune 24, 2024
Prisons Judge rules against inmates suing state over racism in parole process Ongoing lawsuit reveals racial disparity in paroles after 2019 reforms and that an ABPP chair resigned over “openly racist practices.” Chance PhillipsJune 21, 2024
Economy UAW president: Mercedes breaking promises to workers by blaming the union UAW’s Shawn Fain accuses Mercedes management of “blaming the union rather than keeping their commitments to make improvements for workers.” Chance PhillipsJune 21, 2024
Prisons Incarcerated prison reform advocate Shaun Traywick denied parole The Board of Pardons and Paroles unanimously denied parole to prison reform activist Shaun Traywick, also known as Swift Justice. Chance PhillipsJune 20, 2024
Congress Sen. Tuberville supports repealing sexual harassment, diversity programs in CHIPS Act Tuberville wants to repeal parts of the CHIPS Act meant to reduce sexual harassment and increase opportunities for underrepresented workers. Chance PhillipsJune 20, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Down with the traitors, up with the stars If they had any honor, every Congressperson who voted to reinstall the Confederate Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery would resign. Chance PhillipsJune 19, 2024