News Birmingham City Council approves funding for senior housing Birmingham will convert the Graymont School into affordable senior housing while commemorating its historic value to the city Mary Claire WootenJuly 31, 2024
National Sen. Britt calls Biden’s Supreme Court reforms a radical escalation The reforms would include a constitutional amendment against presidential immunity, term limits and a binding code of ethics. Mary Claire WootenJuly 30, 2024
State States seek Supreme Court stay on new EPA Power Plant rule 24 states, including Alabama, ask the Supreme Court to block new EPA rules on coal and gas power plant emissions. Mary Claire WootenJuly 26, 2024
State Gov. Ivey awards over $3 million for weatherizing assistance Weatherization assistance will make low-income homes more energy efficient, prioritizing vulnerable groups in funding selection. Mary Claire WootenJuly 25, 2024
Local news City of Madison is first to make hearing aids sales tax exempt HB51 gave the decision to local governments to end the sales tax on hearing aids, and Madison has become the first municipality to do... Mary Claire WootenJuly 24, 2024
State Growing Alabama funding to boost economic development Gov. Kay Ivey and the Renewal of Alabama Commission have announced $15.5 million in funding for the Growing Alabama program. Mary Claire WootenJuly 23, 2024
Aerospace and Defense Alabama promoting aerospace growth at Farnborough Airshow Alabama will showcase its growth in the aerospace and defense sectors this week while looking for further investments in the state. Mary Claire WootenJuly 22, 2024
Public safety U.S. Attorney’s Office launches initiative targetting gun switches Operation Flip the Switch will target the illegal machinegun conversion devices as Birmingham sees a rise in usage throughout the city. Mary Claire WootenJuly 19, 2024
Local news Huntsville awarded $50 million through HUD grant The Choice Neighborhood Initiative awarded the city money to rebuild the Mill Creek area, creating more mixed-income housing. Mary Claire WootenJuly 18, 2024
Health ADPH requests increase in funds for CHIP during 2026 fiscal year CHIP enrollment has increased in recent years and ADPH aims to boost funding from the General Fund by 61 percent in 2026. Mary Claire WootenJuly 17, 2024