State AAMU-RISE/Georgia Tech Research Institute partnership will assist Army readiness The partnership undergirds efforts by the Biden administration to strengthen the research and development capabilities of HBCUs. StaffJune 22, 2022
Economy Alabama hits new record low unemployment rate 2.7 percent is a new record low, down from April’s rate of 2.8 percent, and below May 2021’s rate of 3.6 percent. StaffJune 20, 2022
Elections Secretary of State reminds voters of ban on crossover voting The law prevents voters who voted in the Republican primary from voting in the Democratic runoff, and vice versa. StaffJune 20, 2022
Congress Shelby encourages Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services to appeal District Court ruling The ruling was over a policy to reduce disparities in Medicare reimbursement. StaffJune 20, 2022
Elections U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Dale Strong The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Dale Strong for Congress in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District. StaffJune 17, 2022
State Alabama Department of Insurance Commissioner Jim Ridling to retire Ridling is Alabama’s longest-serving insurance commissioner and the longest-serving appointed commissioner in the country. StaffJune 17, 2022
Public safety U.S. Attorney’s office and the FBI raise awareness of elder abuse In 2021, over 1,100 Alabama seniors reported being victims of elder fraud with losses of over $17 million. StaffJune 15, 2022
Education Troy University freezes tuition for third time in four years A restructuring of the cost plan last year eliminated most fees and created a single tuition rate for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral classes. StaffJune 15, 2022
Economy Inflation, supply chain send small business optimism to a 48-year low Twenty-three percent said that labor quality was their top business problem, behind inflation. StaffJune 15, 2022
Economy Port of Mobile container volumes remain robust If container volumes hold their pattern, it could make for another record-breaking year. StaffJune 15, 2022