Education Stillman seniors named to prestigious White House Initiative Over the course of an academic school year, HBCU Scholars will serve as ambassadors of the White House Initiative on HBCUs. StaffJuly 21, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt secures critical funding increase to support at-risk children The increase would raise the total funding for Child Advocacy Center programs from $41 million to $50 million. StaffJuly 20, 2023
Courts Ivey signs legislation providing 13 additional judgeships in Alabama These are the first judgeships added to the State of Alabama since 2007. StaffJuly 20, 2023
Elections Forestry Association endorses Richard Minor for Court of Criminal Appeals Minor is seeking re-election to the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals in the March 2024 primary. StaffJuly 18, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt: Funding severe weather detection saves Alabamians’ lives At Britt’s request, legislation would appropriate $3 million for the expansion and upgrade of the South Alabama Mesonet. StaffJuly 18, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt backs legislation to cap insulin prices Britt is cosponsoring two pieces of bipartisan legislation to help Alabamians access insulin. StaffJuly 17, 2023
Governor Governor announces $67 million in GoMESA-funded projects These projects focus on sewer infrastructure, water quality and recreational access improvements. StaffJuly 17, 2023
Elections Jere Colley Jr. announces bid for Lee County probate judge Colley announced he will seek the upcoming vacant judgeship. StaffJuly 17, 2023
Elections Supreme Court candidate Chris McCool endorsed by Civil Justice Reform Committee McCool is seeking the Republican Party nomination for an open seat on the Alabama Supreme Court. StaffJuly 14, 2023
Party politics ALGOP Chair John Wahl named to 2024 Republican National Convention Committee Wahl was previously elected as an RNC vice chairman representing the Southern Region. StaffJuly 14, 2023