Congress Congressman Jerry Carl announces key D.C. staff change Laura Stagno, a Birmingham native, will serve as Congressman Carl’s new legislative director. StaffJanuary 20, 2022
Infrastructure Governor Ivey announces ATRIP-II projects for 2022 The state has now awarded more than $100 million in state transportation funds under ATRIP-II since the program’s creation in 2019. StaffJanuary 20, 2022
Local news Single mothers in Birmingham can soon apply for guaranteed income program Through the program, 110 Birmingham residents will receive $375 a month for a 12-month period. StaffJanuary 19, 2022
State ADEM announces comment period, public hearing on strengthened by-products rules ADEM adopted regulations in 2020 that for the first time created state guidelines governing the land application of by-products for beneficial use. StaffJanuary 19, 2022
State Distinguished Young Women of Alabama participants arrive in Montgomery These high school senior girls will compete in several categories on and off stage for a chance to represent Alabama in the national program. StaffJanuary 18, 2022
State Women’s Symposium planned for Feb. 3 at Troy University The symposium on Feb. 3, 2022, is intended to inspire and empower future female leaders. StaffJanuary 17, 2022
Legislature State Rep. Wes Kitchens elected vice chair of Alabama House GOP Elected to the House in 2018, Kitchens is among the few freshmen legislators in history to hold such a prominent leadership position. StaffJanuary 14, 2022
Legislature State Rep. Matt Simpson elected to Alabama House GOP leadership post Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, has been elected as the group’s freshmen representative. StaffJanuary 14, 2022
Elections Manufacture Alabama endorses Kelli Wise, Greg Cook for Alabama Supreme Court Manufacture Alabama announced Supreme Court endorsements for candidate Greg Cook and incumbent Associate Justice Kelli Wise. StaffJanuary 14, 2022
Health Alabama has lowest average total single premium, according to government report Reports show Alabama has the lowest average annual single premium and the second-lowest family premium among employers nationwide. StaffJanuary 13, 2022