Legislature ALGOP chairman expresses support for permitless carry legislation Alabama's sheriffs, district attorneys and county commissioners are against the measure, saying it makes law enforcement and citizens less safe. StaffJanuary 12, 2022
Economy Small business owners survey: inflation biggest problem highest since 1981 Twenty-two percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem. StaffJanuary 12, 2022
Infrastructure Port of Mobile posts record container growth in 2021 In 2021, the Port experienced minimal to no congestion, no vessel delays at anchor, and posted vessel-to-rail turn times within 24 hours. StaffJanuary 11, 2022
Infrastructure Eastern Shore, Mobile MPOs announce ALDOT support of I-10 Bridge and Bayway framework ALDOT reiterated that it will commit at least $250 million in state funding for a final project, which is double the federal commitment. StaffJanuary 11, 2022
Elections Auto dealers endorse Katie Britt for U.S. Senate Conservative Republican Katie Britt has announced that she has gained the support of the Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama. StaffJanuary 11, 2022
Infrastructure Alabama Port Authority launches new website, rebrands The new website and branding campaign reflect over six months of work. StaffJanuary 11, 2022
Elections Wood to seek re-election for House District 38 Wood is seeking re-election to a second term. StaffJanuary 10, 2022
Governor Gov. Ivey makes next round of appointments All appointments are effective immediately. StaffJanuary 7, 2022
State Former Sen. Doug Jones to host a discussion on democracy The event will begin at 12 p.m. EST/11 a.m. CST on Jan. 7, 2022. It will be streamed on the senator’s Twitter page. StaffJanuary 6, 2022
State ADECA releases state’s official Alabama Broadband Map, Connectivity Plan Utilizing ADECA’s address-level data, Alabama will be able to more accurately evaluate census blocks that are only partially served with broadband. StaffJanuary 6, 2022