Governor Ivey joins governors calling to lift Covid vaccine mandates for international travel In the letter, the governors argue that the U.S. is not aligning with how other countries are handling Covid policy. StaffAugust 10, 2022
Infrastructure Sen. Shelby announces $27 million for Alabama in DOT RAISE grants The grants total $27,179,948, to fund efforts for infrastructure improvements in Alabama. StaffAugust 10, 2022
Economy Inflation remains number one challenge facing small businesses Thirty-seven percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem. StaffAugust 10, 2022
State HHS awards more than $1 million to Alabama community health centers HHS awarded $1,048,000 in American Rescue Plan funding to 16 community health centers in Alabama. StaffAugust 9, 2022
Congress Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to protect long-term care hospitals This bipartisan legislation would extend pandemic-era Medicare payment policies for LTCHs for one year. StaffAugust 9, 2022
State Pardons and Paroles providing Naloxone training to officers Bureau officers may need to assist someone experiencing an opioid overdose during the performance of their duties. StaffAugust 9, 2022
Education New director to form partnerships that support industry, boost UA Dr. Patrick Mendez is tasked with creating partnerships that combine impactful research with the critical technology and workforce needs of industry. StaffAugust 5, 2022
Economy Fiber-cement manufacturer expanding operations in Prattville With the expansion, James Hardie will add 200 jobs and the Prattville facility will become the company's largest location. StaffAugust 4, 2022
Congress Congressman Barry Moore backs Big Cat Public Safety Act The Big Cat Public Safety Act seeks to ban breeding big cats for the pet trade or for commercial cub petting. StaffAugust 4, 2022
Economy Apprenticeship program to produce aviation mechanics, technicians for Ft. Rucker area Alabama’s need for aviation mechanics and technicians is soaring and a new registered apprenticeship program will begin filling that need. StaffAugust 4, 2022