Congress Sen. Britt secures more than $786 million for critical Alabama priorities The bill appropriates more than $786 million for Alabama priorities, $232 million of which was secured by Britt. StaffMarch 11, 2024
Elections Forestry Association endorses Jeana Ross in House District 27 Ross is seeking election to House District 27 in the special primary election on April 2. StaffMarch 11, 2024
Legislature Midwives push for improved care with new bill HB312 HB 312 is poised to bring substantive enhancements to the existing midwifery framework established in 2017. StaffMarch 11, 2024
Elections State’s IVF law sparks debate, highlights District 10 House election "This short-term solution does not fully restore the freedom and security Alabama families deserve," candidate Marilyn Lands said. StaffMarch 8, 2024
Education Gov. Ivey awards grant to support vocational training for incarcerated people The program will serve students at state correctional education facilities throughout Alabama. StaffMarch 8, 2024
Legislature House committee approves $10.64 prescription tax, stirring major concerns House Bill 238 would introduce a $10.64 tax on every prescription filled in the state. StaffMarch 7, 2024
Congress Sewell votes to pass bipartisan government funding legislation The House-passed government funding package includes $9.8 million that Sewell secured for 11 community projects. StaffMarch 7, 2024
National Sewell to bring original foot soldiers as guests to the State of the Union Three foot soldiers will join Rep. Sewell on Thursday as President Biden delivers his annual address. StaffMarch 7, 2024
Courts Former sheriff’s deputy pleads guilty to federal civil rights offense for excessive force Blake Hicks, 33, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to depriving an arrestee of his civil rights. StaffMarch 7, 2024
Health Judges choose two Alabama Performance Excellence winners The award honors the receipients for quality and performance excellence. StaffMarch 7, 2024