Economy Ivey declares Nov. 25 as “Small Business Saturday” Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed a proclamation declaring Nov. 25 as Small Business Saturday in the state of Alabama. Jacob HolmesNovember 23, 2023
Local news Prattville library board appointment sparks controversy Councilman Tony Moore has spoken out against the library board for refusing to move some of the books challenged by Clean Up Alabama. Jacob HolmesNovember 22, 2023
Governor Ivey removes APLS board member who criticized threats against agency’s budget Virginia Doyle questioned threats to rip funding away from the state agency over matters she said the board has no authority to address. Jacob HolmesNovember 22, 2023
Education APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request Although the APLS executive board took its first action Thursday, it will be a long wait before the board can take a final vote... Jacob HolmesNovember 21, 2023
Health Study finds more than 1 in 3 Alabamians face mental health issues A new study has pinpointed Alabama as experiencing the sixth-highest increase in mental health issues from 2022 to 2023. Jacob HolmesNovember 21, 2023
Economy New PARCA report predicts slowing economy in Alabama A new analysis of state tax revenues predicts the era of big budget increases may be coming to an end. Jacob HolmesNovember 20, 2023
Legislature Committee continues work to determine distribution of opioid settlement funds Lawmakers established the committee in June to determine where funding from the settlement should be directed. Jacob HolmesNovember 20, 2023
Education State library service tables vote to discontinue ALA membership Board members said they’d like more time and information to consider just what that move would mean for the library service. Jacob HolmesNovember 17, 2023
Education Wahl plans to call for state library disaffiliation from ALA John Wahl, ALGOP chair and Alabama Public Library Service board member, released a letter Wednesday detailing his plan. Jacob HolmesNovember 16, 2023
State Cannabis Commission sets dates for applicant presentations The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission on Tuesday officially set two presentation days for applicants. Jacob HolmesNovember 16, 2023