Courts Justice Department challenges Alabama law criminalizing gender-transitioning medical care The complaint alleges that the law violates the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. StaffMay 2, 2022
State Nine candidates earn NFIB Alabama PAC legislative endorsements The NFIB Alabama PAC yesterday said it has endorsed an additional nine candidates for seats in the state Legislature. StaffApril 29, 2022
Public safety Ivey awards $10 million for emergency services providers COVID grants The state of Alabama will offer grants in an amount up to $10,320 for providers that meet eligibility requirements. StaffApril 28, 2022
State Southern Research expands, diversifies board of directors The new members were recently approved by the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees, and will join the current board in May 2022. StaffApril 28, 2022
Elections Manufacture Alabama endorses Chip Beeker, Jeremy Oden for Public Service Commission Manufacture Alabama announced endorsements for incumbent Public Service Commissioners Chip Beeker and Jeremy Oden. StaffApril 27, 2022
Elections 78 incumbents earn NFIB Alabama PAC legislative endorsements NFIB’s political support is based on the candidates’ positions and records on small-business issues. StaffApril 27, 2022
Elections 20 days left to apply for absentee ballot by mail for primary election May 17, 2022, is the last day that absentee ballot applications can be returned by mail. StaffApril 27, 2022
Elections Ivey campaign announces new legislative endorsements Nine state lawmakers endorsed Gov. Kay Ivey in her campaign for re-election. StaffApril 26, 2022
Economy Inflation remains a major problem for small businesses: survey Overall, all small employers reported inflation was impacting their business to varying degrees. StaffApril 26, 2022
State Senator announces Resource Conservation and Development Grant in Limestone County These grants will go toward projects to deliver improvements in two Limestone County communities. StaffApril 26, 2022