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. Staff22 hours ago
Education Governor provides update on the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Sixty counties are now providing access to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. StaffSeptember 7, 2023
Courts Cannabis Commission determined its own rule was an undue burden The AMCC determined its 10mb limitation was just cause to grant amended applications months after the original deadline. Bill BrittSeptember 6, 2023
Prisons Another incarcerated person escapes as deaths continue in ADOC Since last week there have also been multiple deaths at several ADOC facilities. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 6, 2023
Infrastructure Leaders join together to support continuing construction of West Alabama highway The need for a four-lane highway through West Alabama has been discussed for decades. StaffSeptember 6, 2023
State Gov. Ivey urges Alabamians to be ready when disaster strikes September marks “National Preparedness Month." StaffSeptember 6, 2023
Education New computing center expands innovation opportunities at UA The HPC center is planned for completion in August 2024. StaffSeptember 6, 2023
Education Applications open for K-12 grant program The lieutenant governor is statutorily responsible for creating, administering and overseeing the application process. StaffSeptember 6, 2023
Courts Federal court rejects latest Alabama congressional map The judges criticized the state for failing to follow the Supreme Court order to create a second opportunity district for Black voters. Jacob HolmesSeptember 5, 2023
Health Demands for Medicaid expansion increase amid coalition growth, new data A report by Community Catalyst in collaboration with Cover Alabama last week found that Medicaid expansion would greatly benefit the working class. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 5, 2023
Health Affidavits center on violation of Open Meetings Act by Cannabis Commission The affidavits are believed to center on if AMCC violated the state's Open Meetings Act during executive session. Bill BrittSeptember 5, 2023