Congress Sens. Tuberville, Britt cosponsor tax deduction for timber lost in natural disasters The bill would establish tax deductions for foresters who lose timber as a result of natural disasters. Alex Jobin14 hours ago
National Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth tests positive for COVID-19 Ainsworth is the only state constitutional officer in Alabama known to have contracted the coronavirus to this point in the public health crisis. Brandon MoseleyOctober 21, 2020
Elections Congressional candidate James Averhart endorsed by list of U.S. dignitaries, retired military leaders The 1st Congressional District Democratic candidate has been endorsed by a list of retired U.S. dignitaries and retired military leaders, his campaign said Wednesday. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 21, 2020
Infrastructure Alabama’s Black Belt lacks quality internet access, report finds Twenty-two of 24 Black Belt counties are below the statewide average of 86 percent of the population who have access to high-speed internet, and... Eddie BurkhalterOctober 20, 2020
Economy Governor announces auto supplier IAC plans Alabama expansion IAC is committing $34.3 million in new capital investment to expand its new manufacturing facility located in Tuscaloosa County. Brandon MoseleyOctober 20, 2020
National AUM poll suggests Alabamians divided on prison reform proposals 90 percent of Alabamians favor some type of reform to the state's prison systems, but there is little agreement on what efforts should be... Brandon MoseleyOctober 20, 2020
Courts Aderholt fully supports Barrett’s confirmation process Confirmation hearings began last week and a vote on her confirmation is expected in the next week just days before the general election. Brandon MoseleyOctober 20, 2020
Elections Coalition of attorneys general file opposition to Alabama attempt to ban curbside voting The AGs argue that Alabama’s suggestion to the courts that curbside voting invites fraud is “unfounded.” Eddie BurkhalterOctober 19, 2020
Health At least 248 COVID deaths reported in Alabama in October The cumulative death toll in Alabama has risen by 248 to 2,788 in October and by 124 in the last week alone. Brandon MoseleyOctober 19, 2020
National Today is the last day to register to vote for the November 3 general election The deadline to register to vote for the Nov. 3, 2020, general election is Oct. 19. Brandon MoseleyOctober 19, 2020
Elections Tuberville, Sessions campaign together The two former Republican primary opponents participated in a series of campaign events across the Tennessee Valley area. Brandon MoseleyOctober 19, 2020