Education Commission approves Dothan’s first charter school The voting body took swift action Wednesday after a dramatic tied vote last week stalled the school's approval. Jacob HolmesSeptember 1, 2022
Economy Ivey projects tourism to generate $24 billion in revenue by year’s end The impact of the state's tourism industry has more than doubled in size over the past decade. Jacob HolmesAugust 31, 2022
Infrastructure FAA grants $17.8 million for Alabama airports The bulk off the money is designated to reconstruct tarmacs at Mobile International Airport and Tuscaloosa National Airport. Jacob HolmesAugust 31, 2022
Local news Auburn councilman seeks to challenge short-term rental regulation Auburn Councilman Steven Dixon is challenging the city’s government all the way up to the Supreme Court. Jacob HolmesAugust 26, 2022
Elections Cochran emphasizes small government in bid to unseat Aderholt Johnny Cochran said he is hoping to find common ground with voters who typically vote Republican on small government and fiscal conservatism. Jacob HolmesAugust 26, 2022
Infrastructure Broadband expansion to reach “every Alabama address” within six years The FCC is mandating 100 percent coverage of internet with download speeds of at least 25 megabits per second. Jacob HolmesAugust 25, 2022
Infrastructure ACCA past president breaks down ARPA funding for counties ACCA past president Randy Vest said premium pay and jail and courthouse ventilation have been high priorities for counties so far. Jacob HolmesAugust 25, 2022
Economy Auburn GE workers launch union campaign The campaign for unionization comes as General Electric is breaking up the company and on the heels of unions forming at Starbucks and Amazon... Jacob HolmesAugust 23, 2022
Courts Blanchard withdraws from electronic voting machines suit; Siegelman backs it Former Gov. Don Siegelman said he was the victim of electronic vote manipulation in his failed 2002 race for governor. Jacob HolmesAugust 22, 2022
Elections Spoiler alert: Libertarian Party looks to shake up the status quo The Republican supermajority in the Legislature has a new challenger as Libertarians line the ballot, often in races that would otherwise be uncontested. Jacob HolmesAugust 19, 2022