National Historic Montgomery Bus Station, Freedom Riders Museum part of DOGE-ordered sell-off The building housing the historic Freedom Riders Museum appears to be part of a DOGE-ordered sell-off of federal properties. Josh Moon3 hours ago
Economy Birmingham Mayor Woodfin agrees to federal “Good Jobs Principles” Alongside acting Secretary of Labor Su, Birmingham Mayor Woodfin announced his support for the Department of Labor’s Good Jobs Principles. Chance PhillipsJune 14, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell condemns GOP attacks on diversity, inclusion in defense bill A Republican amendment would eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion offices at the Department of Defense and all associated personnel. StaffJune 14, 2024
State APLS public comments fairly split, mostly form letters The Alabama Public Library Service received at least 4,300 letters in support or opposition to proposed code changes. Jacob HolmesJune 13, 2024
Infrastructure ADEM allocated over $1 billion in federal, state funds for updated infrastructure In 2022, Alabama began funding a large-scale project to update and improve every county's drinking water and sewer needs. Mary Claire WootenJune 13, 2024
Congress Sen. Tuberville champions Republican Farm Bill framework The Republican Farm Bill proposal has been criticized for its negative impacts on SNAP, animal welfare protections, and climate change. Chance PhillipsJune 13, 2024
Economy Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su visits New Flyer plant in Anniston The acting secretary of labor visited the Anniston New Flyer plant, where workers unionized and won significant raises this year. Chance PhillipsJune 13, 2024
Elections SPLC launches bilingual voting campaign The campaign is designed to mobilize and unite voters of color across the South. StaffJune 13, 2024
Elections BCA endorses Kelvin Datcher in House District 52 special election The House District 52 special primary election will be held on Tuesday, June 18. StaffJune 13, 2024
Courts Clean Up Alabama is looking to fund Prattville library’s legal fight Clean Up Alabama is asking people to donate to fund the legal battle at the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. Jacob HolmesJune 12, 2024
Courts Texas appeals court rules libraries can’t remove books for disagreeable viewpoints There are key differences between this case and a federal lawsuit currently facing the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. Jacob HolmesJune 12, 2024