Elections Chad Robertson announces candidacy for Alabama House United States Navy Veteran Chad Robertson is seeking the Republican nomination to represent District 40 in the Alabama House. StaffDecember 14, 2021
Education ACHE recommends bigger budget for state’s colleges The $2.01 billion budget recommendation represents a 17.53 percent increase over the FY 2021-22 appropriation. StaffDecember 13, 2021
Local news Woodfin announces subcommittee co-chairs of transition team for second term The new term began with Mayor Woodfin’s inauguration on Nov. 23, and the transition team will work for the first 100 days. StaffDecember 13, 2021
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey announces new appointments The appointments are effective immediately. StaffDecember 9, 2021
National UA receives $4 million to establish a National Center on Forensics The U.S. Department of Justice’s National Institute of Justice agency has awarded $4,000,000 to the University of Alabama. StaffDecember 9, 2021
State Clarke County native tapped to lead ALFA’s governmental, ag programs department Sixteen-year company veteran Mitt Walker has been tapped to lead the Farmers Federation Governmental and Agricultural Programs Department. StaffDecember 9, 2021
Elections Farmers coalition backing Katie Britt for U.S. Senate Britt has already received the endorsement of the Alabama Farmers Federation’s FarmPAC. StaffDecember 8, 2021
Infrastructure Infrastructure act to fund Alabama Transportation Improvement Program Projects will include resurfacing, construction, bridges and safety in all 67 counties. StaffDecember 8, 2021
State Latest round of pandemic EBT benefits to arrive starting this week The benefits will help feed an estimated 500,000 children enrolled in the program. StaffDecember 8, 2021
State Shelby, Tuberville commemorate ALFA Centennial The senators introduced a resolution recognizing and celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Alabama Farmers Federation. StaffDecember 8, 2021