Legislature Sen. April Weaver targets “Porch Pirates” with anti-crime legislation The bill would make stealing deliveries from the homes, a practice commonly known as “porch pirating,” a felony offense. StaffDecember 21, 2023
Local news Birmingham is finalist for federal economic, workforce development grant program The Recompete Program will invest in economically distressed communities to create and connect people to good jobs. StaffDecember 21, 2023
Elections Doug Bachuss runs for Alabama State Board of Education in District 7 "We all know that our schools are the heart of our communities, and I want to make sure we have the best schools possible,"... StaffDecember 20, 2023
Elections Manufacture Alabama endorses Judge Chad Hanson for Court of Civil Appeals "We are proud to endorse Judge Hanson for his reelection on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals,” Manufacture Alabama's CEO said. StaffDecember 20, 2023
Health Medical Cannabis Association partners with the Healthcare Workers’ Compensation Fund Qualified employers who are part of the association can become part of Alabama's homogeneous healthcare self-insured fund. StaffDecember 20, 2023
Local news Montgomery council upholds mayor’s veto on insurance switch Montgomery is set to transition from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama to AMWINS for its Medicare-eligible retirees' insurance. StaffDecember 20, 2023
State Seniors enjoy Alabama-grown produce through Elderly Nutrition Program Seniors across the state are enjoying fresh, Alabama-grown satsuma oranges through the Elderly Nutrition Program. StaffDecember 19, 2023
Legislature Sen. Clyde Chambliss reappointed as Alabama Senate majority whip As majority whip, Chambliss will continue assisting in the management of the Senate floor. StaffDecember 19, 2023
Governor Governor announces Millie, the Work Zone Safety Dog, as honorary ALEA trooper Millie is a Labrador Retriever who is also a certified therapy dog and the official safety dog of the Alabama Associated General Contractors. StaffDecember 18, 2023
Governor Governor awards grants to agencies that help low-income residents become self-sufficient The grants come from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. StaffDecember 18, 2023