Elections Keith Kelley endorsed by Alabama Independent Automobile Dealers Association Alabama Independent Automobile Dealers Association CEO Randy Jones announced the association has endorsed Republican Keith Kelley. StaffDecember 22, 2021
Prisons Organizations challenge use of COVID relief funds to build prisons “Building more prisons is a gross misuse of funds that were sent to help the people of Alabama, not punish them,” said JaTaune Bosby. StaffDecember 21, 2021
State Snapshot of Alabama’s workforce Workforce is a hot topic in 2021 with no shortage of discussions about labor force participation rates, employee retention and labor shortages. StaffDecember 21, 2021
Infrastructure Carl lends support to latest I-10 bridge proposal “My greatest concern is having the option for locals to cross the bay without paying a toll, so I’m encouraged by the latest bridge... StaffDecember 20, 2021
Governor Ivey issues formal comment letter on federal contractor mandate “In my view, the contractor mandate … is illegal and unconstitutional,” Ivey states in the letter. StaffDecember 20, 2021
Economy Alabama’s November unemployment rate holds steady at 3.1 percent November’s rate represents 68,673 unemployed persons, compared to 67,860 in October and 105,558 in November 2020. StaffDecember 17, 2021
Elections ALFA announces more endorsements All nine endorsements are for Republican candidates. StaffDecember 17, 2021
Governor Gov. Ivey awards more than $9.5 million to assist victims of crime Ivey awarded 25 grants totaling more than $9.5 million to help victims of crime across Alabama. StaffDecember 17, 2021
State Secretary of State, Mobile ID Unit visit all 67 counties Alabama citizens can receive a free photo voter ID, as well as register to vote. StaffDecember 17, 2021
Elections Jeff Tickal is running for Lee County circuit judge As a prosecutor for the past 15 years, Tickal has tried hundreds of criminal cases in both Opelika Municipal and Lee County Courts. StaffDecember 16, 2021