News IRS crackdown on partnership tax loophole could bring in billions IRS tightening rules to end partnership basis shifting and increase audits for larger companies. Mary Claire WootenJune 18, 2024
Congress Tuberville pledges to stall Biden nominations, citing “lawfare” GOP senators, joined by Tuberville, block Biden nominations who supported Trump's indictment. Mary Claire WootenJune 14, 2024
Infrastructure ADEM allocated over $1 billion in federal, state funds for updated infrastructure In 2022, Alabama began funding a large-scale project to update and improve every county's drinking water and sewer needs. Mary Claire WootenJune 13, 2024
State Pride flag stolen from flagpole at VMAC Tuscaloosa A pride flag raised at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Tuscaloosa was stolen and then returned by VA police. Mary Claire WootenJune 12, 2024
Elections PARCA: Alabama’s democracy progresses but challenges remain Even with recent constitution reform, the limited civic engagement and absentee ballot restrictions in Alabama pose an issue Mary Claire WootenJune 11, 2024
Environment EPA funding to revitalize sites in North Alabama TARCOG revives sites in Athens, Fort Payne, and Gurley, funded by EPA, which promotes community and addresses environmental concerns. Mary Claire WootenJune 10, 2024
Courts AGs call for revision to American Bar Association’s diversity policy The coalition claims that the ABA Standard 206 does not comply with the United States Supreme Court’s recent affirmative action decision. Mary Claire WootenJune 7, 2024
Congress Senate blocks Right to Contraception Act due to partisan divide After failure to advance the Right to Contraception Act, Democrats will place reproductive rights in the forefront before the election. Mary Claire WootenJune 6, 2024
State Insights from Alabama survey exemplify necessity to amplify Black voices Black Southern Women's Collaborative surveyed Black voters in Alabama, placing emphasis on community empowerment for change. Mary Claire WootenJune 5, 2024
News Alabama Arise and Alabama Values launch advocacy program Think Big Alabama empowers communities through advocacy training in media, policy and grassroots organizing, fostering impactful change. Mary Claire WootenJune 4, 2024