Congress Sen. Katie Britt praises advancement of Laken Riley Act The bill received bipartisan support and is primed for final passage. Jacob Holmes19 hours ago
State State library service launches citizen-driven “naughty list” for books The list will not be published to the public, as it is intended to serve as a resource for librarians. Jacob HolmesDecember 15, 2023
Education Valiant Cross Academy earns $1 million Yass Prize Pennsylvania billionaires Jeff and Janine Yass established the award, also called the “Pulitzer for education innovation." Jacob HolmesDecember 15, 2023
Congress Moore only Alabama congress member to vote against NDAA The bill moves to Biden’s desk to be signed into law. Patrick DarringtonDecember 15, 2023
Elections Manufacture Alabama endorses Thomas Govan for Court of Criminal Appeals Govan currently serves as the chief of the Criminal Trials Division at the Alabama Attorney General’s Office. StaffDecember 15, 2023
Congress Sewell votes for National Defense Authorization Act It includes a pay raise for service members, research funding for HBCUs, and investments in Alabama’s military installations. StaffDecember 15, 2023
Congress Sewell co-authors bipartisan legislation to help rare kidney disease patients This important legislation will help transform the delivery of care to rare kidney disease patients. StaffDecember 15, 2023
Governor Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist sexual assault victims in Alabama The 13 grants covering all 67 Alabama counties will ensure victims can receive medical attention, counseling and support. StaffDecember 15, 2023
Prisons FAMM testifies about the need for independent prison oversight in Alabama A poll issued by the organization found 82 percent of respondents favor independent prison oversight. Jacob HolmesDecember 14, 2023
Courts Alabama faces expanded lawsuits for discrimination against disabled children in state care A 2022 Department of Justice report highlighted major deficiencies in education standards for disabled children in state custody. Jacob HolmesDecember 14, 2023
State Women’s Foundation launches ambitious Watershed Campaign The campaign aims to raise $7.5 million for a historic economic leap to empower 10,000 women. Bill BrittDecember 14, 2023