Courts Federal court considering ending state’s racial quota on real estate board The ruling in the case could impact up to 20 state boards that require minority representation by statute. Jacob Holmes20 hours ago
Congress Alabama senators support legislation to end incentives for reducing methane emissions The Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act would end both subsidies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and penalties for excessive emissions. Chance PhillipsMay 30, 2024
Education Alabama schools will receive over $16 million from the EPA to purchase clean buses Federal funding for electric school buses through the Clean School Bus Program was approved by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Chance PhillipsMay 30, 2024
Education Troy University partnership with Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women receives $10K grant The grant will go toward supporting a gardening and art program. StaffMay 30, 2024
State Pardons and Paroles Bureau commends 33 resilient Tuscaloosa DRC graduates A group of 33 resilient individuals graduated from the Tuscaloosa Day Reporting Center. StaffMay 30, 2024
Economy 15,000 workers in Alabama are paid minimum wage or below: report The number of Alabama workers earning the minimum wage or less increased by 50 percent between 2022 and 2023. Chance PhillipsMay 29, 2024
State Vulcan rejects Mexico’s offer for Quintana Roo property The Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials believes the Mexican government undervalued it's property. Mary Claire WootenMay 29, 2024
National Sen. Britt seeks speedy passage for Laken Riley Act If passed, states could sue the federal government over immigration decisions responsible for damages of $100 or more. Chance PhillipsMay 29, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell to host virtual discussion on Mental Health Awareness Month The virtual discussion will focus on the importance of mental health to our overall well-being. StaffMay 29, 2024
Education State Treasurer’s Office kicks-off annual college savings giveaway 29 winners will receive $529 in contributions to an existing or newly opened CollegeCounts account. StaffMay 29, 2024
News Lawsuit against Prattville Library policy featured on MSNBC Representatives of Read Freely Alabama and the Alabama Library Association joined MSNBC Sunday to discuss their suit against the library's policy. Jacob HolmesMay 28, 2024