Economy Alabama’s labor force participation rate increases to 57.2 percent The number of people counted as employed increased by 40,194 over the year to a record high. StaffJanuary 22, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell pushes to fully restore Democrats’ expanded Child Tax Credit Committee Republicans blocked the amendment by a party-line vote of 25 to 18. StaffJanuary 22, 2024
State League of Women Voters, ASU launch Alabama Channel internship The Alabama Channel project has been recording, archiving, and making Alabama’s legislative meeting recordings searchable. StaffJanuary 19, 2024
Infrastructure ADEM asks water customers not to drip when temperatures are above freezing Water utilities across the state are struggling to keep up with increased consumer demand, exacerbated by leaks from frozen pipes. StaffJanuary 19, 2024
Elections Reps. Sewell, Fleischmann release bipartisan PSA on cervical cancer awareness Recent studies indicate a rise in overdue cervical cancer screenings. StaffJanuary 18, 2024
Legislature Rep. Fidler to host town hall meetings Fidler aims to update constituents about upcoming legislation for this year’s legislative session. StaffJanuary 18, 2024
State Chamber CEO, Ainsworth to address child care at foundation event The event, "Clearing the Path: The Business Case for Child Care," will be held on Jan. 25 in Birmingham. StaffJanuary 17, 2024
State Innovate Alabama opens applications for fourth round grant funding The application for the fourth round of funding will close at 5 p.m. on Feb. 16, 2024. StaffJanuary 17, 2024
Elections Lt. Gov. Ainsworth endorses Jeana Ross for HD27 Ainsworth once held the seat and still resides within the HD27 legislative district in Guntersville. StaffJanuary 17, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell welcomes Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to Birmingham While there, they visited the 16th Street Baptist Church, the A.G. Gaston Motel, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. StaffJanuary 17, 2024