State Analysis | Immigrants drive Alabama’s economy despite political rhetoric Immigration is not merely a challenge to navigate but an opportunity to seize. Bill Britt12 hours ago
Health UA receives $3.5 million to confront nursing faculty shortage One-third of the current nurse educator workforce is projected to retire by 2025. Jacob HolmesJune 23, 2023
Governor Ivey announces appointments Gov. Kay Ivey announced a new round of appointments Thursday. Jacob HolmesJune 23, 2023
Elections New report refutes a central argument in Shelby v. Holder decision The report demonstrates that the turnout gap between Black and white voters tripled from 2012-2022. Patrick DarringtonJune 23, 2023
Congress Britt secures Alabama funds in military construction bill In total, the bill would provide $297 billion for military construction and veterans affairs. Samuel StettheimerJune 23, 2023
Courts First lawsuit filed over medical marijuana licenses The lawsuit asked a judge to impose a stay on licenses and force the commission to do its own reviews. Josh MoonJune 22, 2023
State Questions surround medical cannabis scoring: No. 1 reportedly owed $150 million to IRS Chicago-based Verano Holdings was given the commission's No. 1 rating under its scoring scheme. Bill BrittJune 22, 2023
Education Work ethic, lessons from mom guided Auburn’s first Black trustee president Quentin Riggins was named Auburn's new board president earlier this month. Josh MoonJune 22, 2023
Economy Gadsden selected as home of new microreactor manufacturing plant The plant is scheduled to begin construction in 2024 and become operational in 2027. Samuel StettheimerJune 22, 2023
State Report: Alabama ranks near-bottom in patriotism The study ranked each state according to 13 factors including number of military enlistees, voter turnout and volunteerism. Samuel StettheimerJune 22, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt supports FEND Off Fentanyl Act in committee The bill is designed to target the flow of the deadly narcotic into the United States. StaffJune 22, 2023