Congress Alabama Habitat for Humanity calls for action on affordable housing Here in Alabama, 1 in 8 households pay half or more of their income on housing. StaffFebruary 9, 2024
Governor Governor orders creation of task force to promote responsible use AI The Task Force will submit a report to the governor by Nov. 30, 2024. StaffFebruary 9, 2024
Legislature Children First working for the children this Legislative Session Children First’s legislative agenda includes issues related to children’s access to vaping products. StaffFebruary 9, 2024
Legislature Sen. Greg Reed’s “Parents’ Right to Know” bill approved by Senate Committee The bill requires curricula that will be used in each classroom to be posted on the school website. StaffFebruary 8, 2024
Legislature Rep. Chip Brown elected vice chair of Alabama House Republican Caucus The position was vacated when former Rep. Wes Kitchens won a special election to the Senate last month. StaffFebruary 8, 2024
News Manufacture Alabama announces updates to board leadership The two new members include Donna Jackson from International Paper and Craig Savage of Airbus. StaffFebruary 8, 2024
Governor Ivey makes school voucher bill top legislative priority Ivey said passing the Creating Hope & Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act will be her top priority. StaffFebruary 7, 2024
Economy Alabama Realtors release 2023 Economic and Real Estate Report Alabama witnessed a substantial 30.5 percent annual decrease in home sales activity in 2023. StaffFebruary 6, 2024
State Alabama Arise announces newly formed staff union Arise staff and board leadership unanimously supported voluntary recognition of the union. StaffFebruary 6, 2024
Legislature House GOP Caucus releases platform for 2024 session The legislative platform details the issues that the body’s GOP members have unanimously agreed to prioritize. StaffFebruary 6, 2024