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
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey is sending troops to the U.S.-Mexico border This is the third time Ivey has announced she will send troops to the southern border. Patrick DarringtonOctober 6, 2023
State Reactions to new 2024 congressional map pour in Some praised the decision, while others denounced the new map. Patrick DarringtonOctober 6, 2023
Congress Britt urges Schumer to keep Senate in session until appropriations bills pass This plea arises in the aftermath of a narrowly avoided government shutdown. StaffOctober 6, 2023
Congress Sewell praises adoption of a fair Alabama congressional map “Now more than ever, we must restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act," Sewell said. StaffOctober 6, 2023
Elections Forestry Association endorses Brad Cox in House District 16 Cox currently works for Alabama One Credit Union while also serving on the Fayette County Commission. StaffOctober 6, 2023
News Opinion | A solution for Alabama’s biggest challenge Only three states have a higher disease frequency and mortality rate than Alabama, and just two states have a lower life expectancy. Jared NorrellOctober 5, 2023
Courts Federal court makes final selection on 2024 congressional maps The decision comes after two years of Black voters challenging Alabama’s congressional maps in the courts. Patrick DarringtonOctober 5, 2023
Governor Ivey suggests rule changes for Alabama public libraries to address library concerns Gov. Kay Ivey sent a letter to Alabama Public Library Service director Nancy Pack suggesting rule changes for libraries to receive state aid. Jacob HolmesOctober 5, 2023
Party politics Alabama Democratic leaders react to DNC hearing findings The DNC rules committee will meet Friday to consider a response to the challenge of ADP's bylaws. Jacob HolmesOctober 5, 2023
Public safety Mobile Police not revealing information about officers involved in Jawan Dallas’s death Despite calls and claims of being transparent, the department still has not released the identities of the cops involved in Dallas's death. Patrick DarringtonOctober 5, 2023