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 Holmes3 days ago
Congress Rep. Sewell welcomes Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to Birmingham While there, they visited the 16th Street Baptist Church, the A.G. Gaston Motel, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. StaffJanuary 17, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell accepting applications for summer 2024 internships The deadline to apply is Friday, March 8, 2024. StaffJanuary 17, 2024
Elections GOP forum in Mobile hosts several congressional candidates Reps. Jerry Carl and Barry Moore began the forum by discussing their campaigns, primary issues and their legislative record. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 16, 2024
State Alabama Policy Institute releases 2024 Blueprint The right-wing think tank set 30 policy priorities, including removing barriers to have 14- and 15-year-olds join the labor force. Jacob HolmesJanuary 16, 2024
Courts Federal judge weighs in on whether libraries are “government speech” The case will be one to watch for Alabamians particularly if it makes its way to the 11th Circuit. Jacob HolmesJanuary 16, 2024
Elections Jeana Ross announces candidacy in HD27 special election Ross previously served as secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education. StaffJanuary 16, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey makes latest batch of board appointments Gov. Kay Ivey appointed over 20 people to serve on several boards and commissions on Friday. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 15, 2024
Prisons Board schedules 79 parole hearings, 30 pardon hearings this week The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles will review 109 applicants this week after a year of record-low approvals. Jacob HolmesJanuary 15, 2024
Health VOICES for Alabama’s Children sets healthcare, mental health as 2024 priorities Among other priorities, VOICES is prioritizing support for closing the healthcare coverage gap, including supporting Medicaid expansion. Jacob HolmesJanuary 15, 2024
Congress Sewell to host “Terri Talks” virtual discussion on MLK Day Dr. Charles Steele Jr., president and CEO of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, will join Sewell. StaffJanuary 15, 2024