State APLS reverses course on how to use federal funding Librarians were frustrated by the board's surprise decision in September to abandon competitive grants this year in favor of statewide initiatives. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Governor Governor encourages college students to apply for internship program The deadline to apply for both summer sessions is March 22, 2024, by the close of business. StaffMarch 1, 2024
Economy Is Nick Saban pro-union or anti-union? Saban is expected to speak to workers employed at the Mercedes Benz facility in Vance amid a unionization campaign. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 29, 2024
Courts Gov. Ivey appoints Judge Bill Lewis to Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Judge Lewis’s appointment is effective immediately. StaffFebruary 29, 2024
Elections Super PAC that’s attacked progressive Democrats spending big on Figures in CD2 Protect Progress, which has spent $1.7M backing Figures, has drawn national headlines for massive spending against cryptocurrency consumer protection advocates. Josh MoonFebruary 29, 2024
National Mississippi House passes Medicaid Expansion, Alabama lags behind Mississippi's legislative action heralds a potential shift in the state's health care narrative. StaffFebruary 29, 2024
Elections Justice Sarah Stewart endorsed by 129 Republican judges Stewart has received the endorsements of 80 percent of the republican judges from across the state. StaffFebruary 29, 2024
Education McCrary Institute leads in cybersecurity innovation, collaboration The institute is poised to have a significant influence over the direction of cybersecurity for the future. Bill BrittFebruary 28, 2024
Economy Mercedes Benz workers announce majority support for unionization The announcement comes a month after workers at the plant initially declared their campaign to unionize. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 28, 2024
Elections Judicial candidate says an officer died in his arms, colleagues say he was never there Multiple officers filled out sworn affidavits stating that Callaghan may never have even been on the scene. Jacob HolmesFebruary 28, 2024
State Alabama Childcare Roadmap offers plan for childcare shortage On average, parents missed 46 hours of work due to child care problems, including lack of reliable child care. Jacob HolmesFebruary 28, 2024