Legislature Matt Woods announces bid for Alabama Senate District 5 seat During his tenure in the Alabama House of Representatives, Woods authored the Alabama Child Protection Act, supported the reduction of sales tax on groceries. Staff7 minutes ago
Economy Report: Alabama hunger soaring after federal aid cuts That figure represents 12.8 percent of Alabama residents and includes 17.3 percent of children. Jacob HolmesDecember 21, 2023
National Britt supports bipartisan telehealth legislation The legislation is a bipartisan effort that is intended to expand telehealth services to more people, sponsored by Britt and 57 other senators. Patrick DarringtonDecember 21, 2023
State Gov. Ivey awards $3.35 million to assist victims of violence ADECA is administering the grant from funds made available by the U.S. departments of Justice and Health and Human Services. StaffDecember 21, 2023
Courts Former ADOC lieutenant sentenced for assaulting incarcerated person, cover up “Jenkins abused his position of power to commit an egregious assault on a restrained inmate," Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke said. Patrick DarringtonDecember 20, 2023
State Alabama Talent Triad officially launches, receives $1.4 million grant The Alabama Talent Triad is available to all of Alabama’s employers, students, jobseekers and employers. Jacob HolmesDecember 20, 2023
Elections Doug Bachuss runs for Alabama State Board of Education in District 7 "We all know that our schools are the heart of our communities, and I want to make sure we have the best schools possible,"... StaffDecember 20, 2023
Elections Manufacture Alabama endorses Judge Chad Hanson for Court of Civil Appeals "We are proud to endorse Judge Hanson for his reelection on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals,” Manufacture Alabama's CEO said. StaffDecember 20, 2023
Health Medical Cannabis Association partners with the Healthcare Workers’ Compensation Fund Qualified employers who are part of the association can become part of Alabama's homogeneous healthcare self-insured fund. StaffDecember 20, 2023
Governor Ivey announces latest round of appointments The appointments include filling a vacancy on the Roanoke City Council. Jacob HolmesDecember 19, 2023
Environment North Alabama residents sue over water contaminated with toxic “forever chemicals” The lawsuit is similar to others filed against companies for allowing PFAS chemicals to enter and contaminate water supplies. Jacob HolmesDecember 19, 2023