Infrastructure MPOs report status of Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project The project is essentially shovel-ready except for an inflation-driven gap in funding. StaffJune 11, 2024
State William Edge Thigpen, longtime State Representative, dies at 83 Thigpen served as a state representative for 12 years and as the assistant director of the ABC Agency for 13 years. StaffJune 10, 2024
Infrastructure Alabama Port Authority competing for EPA grant The Alabama Port Authority is applying for $69 million of funding to deploy new technologies. StaffJune 10, 2024
Infrastructure Sen. Greg Reed announces $6.7 million in grant awards for water system improvements This comes in response to portions of Walker, Fayette, and Tuscaloosa Counties experiencing an extended period of water shortages in January. StaffJune 10, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell commemorates the 60th Anniversary of Bloody Tuesday in Tuscaloosa Though lesser known, the events of Bloody Tuesday set the stage for Bloody Sunday. StaffJune 10, 2024
News Young Republican Federation of Alabama holds State Committee Meeting The Young Republican Federation of Alabama held its State Committee Meeting on Saturday. StaffJune 10, 2024
Health Alabama employers sound the alarm on policies targeting prescription drug benefits Employers signed a letter to members of the congressional delegation urging Congress to oppose policies targeting Pharmacy Benefit Managers. StaffJune 10, 2024
Elections Former AG Eric Holder releases statement on 1st anniversary of Allen v. Milligan The ruling reinforced Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. StaffJune 10, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey announces 31 appointments to political seats and boards Gov. Kay Ivey announced 31 new appointments to various political seats and boards. StaffJune 10, 2024
Economy Small business compensation plans fall to lowest level since 2021 A net 18 percent of small business owners plan to raise compensation in the next three months. StaffJune 7, 2024