National Alabama unions celebrate passage of Social Security Fairness Act President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, a bill which looks to make the distribution of Social Security funds more equitable. Alex Jobin3 hours ago
Education Alabama PACT Board of Directors approves increase for benefit payments Directors of the Alabama Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Program approved a 4 percent increase to the current rate paid. StaffMay 16, 2024
Congress Demopolis Lock repairs, reopening Mobile Harbor deepening and widening on schedule The updates came during questioning from Sen. Katie Britt. StaffMay 16, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell votes for FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 The FAA Reauthorization Act passed the House today by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote. StaffMay 16, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey signs bill establishing School of Healthcare Sciences The new residential high school will be built in Demopolis and will open in the fall of 2026. Jacob HolmesMay 15, 2024
National Sen. Tuberville, AG Marshall help Trump circumvent gag order in New York The two Alabama politicians sought to support the former president as he is tried for falsifying business records. Chance PhillipsMay 15, 2024
Environment Federal PFAS regulations give Alabama Riverkeepers support In the fight against forever chemicals, enforceable limits could save our rivers. Mary Claire WootenMay 15, 2024
Governor Cover Alabama calls on Gov. Ivey to close healthcare gap The nonpartisan group continues to advocate for statewide healthcare in a letter this week. Mary Claire WootenMay 15, 2024
Governor AFL-CIO criticizes governor for signing bill restricting voluntary recognition of unions The Alabama AFL-CIO criticized Gov. Kay Ivey’s decision to sign SB231 and effectively ban voluntary recognition of labor unions. Chance PhillipsMay 15, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to boost local infrastructure investment in Alabama The bill would expand bond financing opportunities for local governments and nonprofits. StaffMay 15, 2024
Economy Report: Inflation continues to hinder small business operations Twenty-two percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in their business. StaffMay 15, 2024