Prisons Alabama to celebrate graduation of 55 correctional officers Gov. Ivey praised the commitment of the 55 correctional officers trainees scheduled to graduate on Thursday amid shortages. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 11, 2024
Education Alabama joins pledge to cut chronic absenteeism in half Alabama takes a pledge with thirteen other states aiming to cut chronic absenteeism in half in the next five years. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 10, 2024
Prisons Contract review brings concerns with ADOC’s progress The Legislative Joint Contract Review Committee reviewed four ADOC contracts, totaling around $2.4 million. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 6, 2024
State ALEA reports Labor Day 2024 traffic and boating statistics The Labor Day report signals the end of ALEA's "101 Days of Summer Safety" campaign. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 5, 2024
News Decatur City Council meets amid talks of mayor’s resignation Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling considers resignation as protests outside his home continue. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 4, 2024
Infrastructure Sen. Britt advances $3 million for water system in Union Springs Britt secured $3 million for Union Springs to upgrade water infrastructure to benefit local facilities. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 3, 2024
Education PARCA Report: Third-grade ELA proficiency jumps The Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama shows significant gains in third-grade ELA proficiency, driven by the Literacy Act. Mary Claire WootenAugust 30, 2024
Health CDC awards $2.975 million to Alabama maternal health committee The CDC has awarded the grant to improve the Alabama Maternal Mortality Review Committee's functions over the next five years. Mary Claire WootenAugust 29, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell reviews updates on her work via Telephone Town Hall Congresswoman Sewell's town hall shared details about the Medicare drug price cuts and financial assistance administered to Alabama farmers. Mary Claire WootenAugust 28, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey awards $875,000 to assist with rape victim support Ivey granted over $875,000 to the Alabama Coalition Against Rape for training and support services to improve victim assistance. Mary Claire WootenAugust 27, 2024