Courts Judge denies request to strike down racial quota by “shortcut” More than 20 state boards require the appointment of racial minorities. Jacob Holmes24 hours ago
State As child labor scandal grows, Hyundai provides details of a crackdown on suppliers Various investigations have found numerous child workers at Hyundai suppliers all over Alabama. Josh MoonFebruary 14, 2023
Elections Chambliss files bills related to election integrity The bills would prohibit the tabulating systems capable of connecting to the internet and require the use of paper ballots. John H. GlennFebruary 14, 2023
Economy Alabama’s community colleges add $6.6 billion to state economy The Alabama Community College System directly impacts 98,923 jobs in the state, representing about 2.7 percent of Alabama’s gross state product. StaffFebruary 14, 2023
Congress Alabama Habitat for Humanity meets with Congress members Advocates met with congressional leaders to draw attention to and discuss actionable solutions to housing affordability challenges. StaffFebruary 14, 2023
State Sewell to host disaster relief update, press conference with local officials There is an ongoing federal, state, and local partnership to recover from the Jan. 12 storms. StaffFebruary 14, 2023
State Application period starts next week for 6th round of child care bonuses Licensed child care providers have until March 17 to apply for the grants. StaffFebruary 14, 2023
Environment ADEM director issues statement on Moody fire to Environmental Management Commission Director Lance LeFleur said the situation exposed shortcoming in the ability to respond to unregulated activities. Jacob HolmesFebruary 13, 2023
Prisons Three more deaths confirmed among incarcerated population in February At least five incarcerated individuals, all men, have died in state custody so far this month. John H. GlennFebruary 13, 2023
State PARCA: Population increase due to domestic migration, above average birth rate The state’s population increased to a level higher than any time in more than a decade. John H. GlennFebruary 13, 2023
News Justin Bailey tapped to lead Alabama Cable and Broadband Association Bailey will oversee the day-to-day operations of the association. StaffFebruary 13, 2023