Infrastructure Ivey announces $82 million “middle mile” broadband expansion About 13 percent of the state doesn’t currently have access to the FCC definition of broadband. Jacob HolmesSeptember 28, 2022
Economy Expert tells Alabama wage gap task force how to strengthen Equal Pay Act An expert told the task force it still "pays to discriminate" under Alabama's current equal pay law and suggested changes to strengthen protections. Jacob HolmesSeptember 27, 2022
Health UAB doctor: New boosters important despite claims that “pandemic is over” Dr. Michael Saag said vaccines remain the most effective way to prevent hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19. Jacob HolmesSeptember 26, 2022
Infrastructure Professionals preparing Alabama for surge in electric vehicles Professionals in the electric vehicle industry gathered in Birmingham as the number of electric vehicles on the roadway is expected to greatly increase. Jacob HolmesSeptember 23, 2022
Elections Candidates speak to Alabama public retirees Eight candidates shared their platforms, including candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, secretary of state and more. Jacob HolmesSeptember 22, 2022
Governor Ivey discusses priorities with Montgomery Kiwanians Ivey emphasized closing the gap between Alabama's graduation rate and its college and career ready rate. Jacob HolmesSeptember 21, 2022
Prisons Alabama groups call for transparency in executions, oppose nitrogen hypoxia The groups are calling for transparency in response to the delayed execution of Joe James Jr. in July, in which witnesses were kept outside... Jacob HolmesSeptember 21, 2022
Education Alabama superintendent: “Don’t Say Gay” enforcement starts at local school boards At this time, superintendent Eric Mackey said he is not aware of any teachers who have been reported to the state board. Jacob HolmesSeptember 19, 2022
Elections SPLC Action Fund endorses Donald, Bell Moshae Donald is the Democratic nominee for Mobile district attorney. Ashley Bell is the Democratic nominee for a district judgeship in Shelby County. Jacob HolmesSeptember 19, 2022
Legislature Bill banning “divisive concepts” expected to return in upcoming session The bill will likely look very similar to the previous language, which fell just short of being considered by the full Senate at the... Jacob HolmesSeptember 16, 2022