Education One year in, Skills for Success rapid training shows results Most students have been able to complete training in about two to three weeks. StaffFebruary 20, 2023
Infrastructure Sewell announces $52 million in EPA funding for Alabama drinking water This funding was made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. StaffFebruary 17, 2023
Congress Sen. Katie Britt named ranking member of Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee This is the first time that a freshman senator will be chair or ranking member of this subcommittee. StaffFebruary 16, 2023
Governor Gov. Ivey announces grants to support domestic violence shelters The funding is through the state’s Domestic Violence Trust Fund. StaffFebruary 16, 2023
Party politics ALGOP moves DeSantis event to larger venue to meet demand The March 9 dinner has been moved from the Birmingham Sheraton Hotel to the nearby Finley Center. StaffFebruary 16, 2023
Economy Report: Inflation eases slightly on Main Street but remains top business problem Forty-five percent of owners reported job openings that were hard to fill, up four points from December. StaffFebruary 15, 2023
State Sewell hosts Dallas County Disaster Relief update, press conference "The road to recovery is a marathon and not a sprint," Sewell said Tuesday. StaffFebruary 15, 2023
Infrastructure APM Terminals Mobile targets U.S. Southeast and Midwest logistics growth Additional tracks, rail yard storage space and improved access from the berth to the railyard are planned. StaffFebruary 15, 2023
Education Birmingham Talks receives national investment Birmingham Talks focuses on improving kindergarten readiness by increasing interactive conversation between children and their caregivers. StaffFebruary 15, 2023
Economy Alabama’s community colleges add $6.6 billion to state economy The Alabama Community College System directly impacts 98,923 jobs in the state, representing about 2.7 percent of Alabama’s gross state product. StaffFebruary 14, 2023