Economy Retail industry struggling to find employees amid record unemployment Although Alabamians have returned to the workforce in a big way, the pandemic has left the retail industry struggling to find employees. Jacob HolmesJuly 27, 2022
State SPLC reaches collective bargaining agreement for employees Beginning November 1, 2022, the minimum wage for new SPLC employees will be more than $20 per hour. Jacob HolmesJuly 26, 2022
Courts Sewell, House approve bill safeguarding same-sex, interracial marriage The bill would codify the right to same-sex and interracial marriages as fears abound that Supreme Court could overturn precedents. Jacob HolmesJuly 22, 2022
Health Alabama Warmline expands to 24/7 access to prevent mental health crises The phone line provides early emotional support to anyone who needs a listening ear. Jacob HolmesJuly 20, 2022
Elections Alabama Democratic Party disqualifies Sebrina Martin A subcommittee found substantial evidence that Martin violated bylaws of the party as well as multiple canons of judicial ethics. Jacob HolmesJuly 19, 2022
Prisons Report details racial discrimination, violation of human rights in Southern prisons The report describes the widespread, disparate harms resulting from the arrests, harsh prison sentences, and incarceration on Black communities. Jacob HolmesJuly 18, 2022
Health Transition to 988 suicide and crisis lifeline begins Saturday The lifeline is expected to reach twice as many people after transitioning to 988 as it did in 2021. Jacob HolmesJuly 15, 2022
Elections Legal brief argues that new Congressional districts crack Black belt A new legal brief filed in the ongoing legal battle over the state's new Congressional maps argues the failure to create a second Black-majority... Jacob HolmesJuly 14, 2022
Elections Hearing to determine Sebrina Martin’s ballot status to be held this week The party has the power to remove a candidate from the ballot if they find their conduct to be incompatible with the position. Jacob HolmesJuly 12, 2022
Elections Etowah County registrars resign after voters given ballots based on outdated districts Secretary of State John Merrill said legislation is needed to overhaul the registrar position to establish more accountability and prevent issues from occurring again. Jacob HolmesJuly 11, 2022