Congress Sen. Katie Britt praises advancement of Laken Riley Act The bill received bipartisan support and is primed for final passage. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Economy Auto parts maker Shinhwa plans $114 million Alabama expansion The growth project will create 50 jobs and add a new 170,000-square-foot production building on Shinhwa’s campus in Auburn. StaffAugust 16, 2023
Economy Southern Research announces new incubator space for biotech startups The incubator space will be part of Southern Research’s Station 41 biotech commercialization hub. StaffAugust 16, 2023
Health Multiple lawsuits: Did the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again? The commission is accused of engaging in illegal voting, holding illegal deliberations, and utilizing improper parliamentary procedures. Bill BrittAugust 15, 2023
Courts Judges show skepticism at state’s proposed remedial congressional map “What I hear you saying is the state of Alabama deliberately disregarded our instruction,” said U.S. District Judge Terry Moorer. Jacob HolmesAugust 15, 2023
State AG wants to hire outside lawyers to fight culture war, redistricting issues The attorney general’s office is attempting to obtain funds to pay for two outside legal contracts. Patrick DarringtonAugust 15, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated person dies at Easterling Correctional Facility Inquiries for ADOC, a public state agency, to confirm deaths to APR have been ignored. Patrick DarringtonAugust 15, 2023
Environment Wildlife Federation partners for environmental restoration effort on Gulf Coast Limestone for the restoration project is provided by Vulcan Materials Company and will be transported by Cooper Marine. StaffAugust 15, 2023
State Alabama Public Library Service board asks AG for opinion on regulating local libraries The vote came at the urging of APLS District 5 board member John Wahl, chair of the Alabama Republican Party. Jacob HolmesAugust 14, 2023
Courts Montgomery brawl “chair man” arrested; allegations of racial slurs The man seen hitting several people with a folding chair during the Montgomery brawl has been arrested. Josh MoonAugust 14, 2023
Courts Alabama Patriot Front leader convicted in Idaho Wesley Van Horn was convicted Friday of conspiracy to riot in Couer d'Alene, Idaho. Jacob HolmesAugust 14, 2023