Congress Sen. Katie Britt praises advancement of Laken Riley Act The bill received bipartisan support and is primed for final passage. Jacob Holmes8 hours ago
News Manufacture Alabama announces updates to board leadership The two new members include Donna Jackson from International Paper and Craig Savage of Airbus. StaffFebruary 8, 2024
Governor Ivey addresses gambling, AI, broadband and more Here’s a look at what the governor had to say. Jacob HolmesFebruary 7, 2024
Governor Ivey calls on Legislature to approve Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences The school would be a statewide, residential high school located in Demopolis. Jacob HolmesFebruary 7, 2024
Prisons Board schedules 65 parole hearings, 29 pardon hearings The board has received more scrutiny as of late due to the decreased rate of individuals receiving parole. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 7, 2024
Governor Ivey makes school voucher bill top legislative priority Ivey said passing the Creating Hope & Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act will be her top priority. StaffFebruary 7, 2024
Courts Lawsuit filed to force AMCC commissioner to sit for discovery Central to this legal face-off is the Commission's licensing process, which has been under scrutiny for months. Bill BrittFebruary 6, 2024
Party politics Is this the first step in the reconciliation of Alabama Democrats? Former Sen. Doug Jones penned a letter praising current ADP leadership for reinstating diversity caucuses — a big step in ending internal party conflict. Josh MoonFebruary 6, 2024
Public safety CSG Justice Center appoints Cam Ward as new Advisory Board chair Ward is currently the director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles. Bill BrittFebruary 6, 2024
State AG finds state funding for libraries can be contingent on policies Marshall wrote that the state agency cannot directly control what local libraries do, but can make state aid contingent on policies. Jacob HolmesFebruary 6, 2024
Infrastructure Ivey awards $188 million for “Middle Mile” broadband projects The grants, totaling $188,453,905, were awarded to 12 internet service providers. Jacob HolmesFebruary 6, 2024