Congress Sen. Katie Britt praises advancement of Laken Riley Act The bill received bipartisan support and is primed for final passage. Jacob Holmes6 hours ago
Elections Justice Sarah Stewart endorsed by Republican Sheriffs, law enforcement leaders A group of 30 Republican sheriffs and police chiefs came out to support her effort to be the next chief justice. StaffFebruary 13, 2024
Economy Alabama exports totaled $27.4 billion in 2023, eclipsing previous record The value of last year’s exports rose 6 percent from the previous year’s total of $25.5 billion. StaffFebruary 13, 2024
Elections New SPLC memo warns 2nd Congressional win is not a foregone conclusion for Dems A new memo released Monday provides data that suggests a Democratic candidate should not be the presumptive representative for the redrawn 2nd Congressional District. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 12, 2024
Prisons 71 parole, 29 pardon hearings scheduled this week The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles is scheduled to hold 71 parole hearings and 29 pardon hearings. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 12, 2024
Governor Ivey selects latest round of appointments Gov. Kay Ivey announced her latest batch of appointments to several public boards and commissions. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 12, 2024
National Biden appoints Willie L. Phillips Jr. as chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission President Joe Biden on Friday announced Willie L. Phillips, Jr. as chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. StaffFebruary 12, 2024
Congress Sewell to deliver millions in federal funding to expand maternal health services Sewell will deliver a total of $9.2 million in federal funding that she helped secure to UAB and the Bessemer Police. StaffFebruary 12, 2024
Congress Alabama Habitat for Humanity calls for action on affordable housing Here in Alabama, 1 in 8 households pay half or more of their income on housing. StaffFebruary 9, 2024
Governor Governor orders creation of task force to promote responsible use AI The Task Force will submit a report to the governor by Nov. 30, 2024. StaffFebruary 9, 2024
State New APLS appointee is a step toward agenda to move LGBTQ books Amy Dozier Minton has challenged at least 30 titles due to LGBTQ characters, and she plans to challenge more. Jacob HolmesFebruary 8, 2024