State Analysis | Immigrants drive Alabama’s economy despite political rhetoric Immigration is not merely a challenge to navigate but an opportunity to seize. Bill Britt6 hours ago
Congress Jim Jordan pushes FBI move to Huntsville The recommendation implies moving FBI headquarters to Huntsville would stop the bureau from committing crimes. Samuel StettheimerJuly 25, 2023
Congress After military spouses blast Tuberville, the Farmers Federation honors him Tuberville has come under fire for failing to honor a pledge to donate his senate salary to veterans organizations. Bill BrittJuly 25, 2023
Courts Court-appointed cartographer withdraws from redistricting lawsuit The parties have until Friday to submit suggestions for a new cartographer. Jacob HolmesJuly 25, 2023
Congress Britt advances key funds for Alabama infrastructure projects The FY 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill now moves to the full Senate. StaffJuly 25, 2023
Local news Sewell to welcome HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge to Birmingham Rep. Sewell, Secretary Fudge, and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin will meet with residents at Smithfield Court and hold a press conference. StaffJuly 25, 2023
Governor Ivey announces intent to pass school voucher legislation in next session Similar legislation has stalled thus far in the Legislature, but it has remained a priority of the Alabama Republican Party. Jacob HolmesJuly 24, 2023
State Local agencies receive $1.29 million to assist low-income families with utility costs The grants will enable 18 community service agencies to provide funding to help low-income families heat and cool their homes. StaffJuly 24, 2023
Public safety Jawan Dallas’s family sues the city of Mobile, officers involved in death Jawan Dallas was a 36-year-old Black man tased by officers with the Mobile Police Department on July 2 and died following the tasing. Patrick DarringtonJuly 21, 2023
Public safety ALSDE employee, former chair of anti-abortion group arrested for child sex abuse Cole Wagner, who worked in government relations for ALSDE, was indicted by a Montgomery grand jury on June 30. Josh MoonJuly 21, 2023
Prisons Alabama executes James Barber following the Supreme Court’s approval Barber was the first individual to be executed since the state’s moratorium on executions was lifted. Patrick DarringtonJuly 21, 2023