Education Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report A researcher at the center-left think tank estimated vouchers could reduce Alabama public schools’ per-pupil funding by hundreds of dollars. Chance Phillips2 days ago
Governor Ivey appoints new member to USA Board of Trustees Ivey appointed Enterprise, Alabama, businesswoman Meredith Mitchell Hamilton to an at-large seat. Jacob HolmesNovember 5, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt urges the Senate to pass Laken Riley Act Sen. Katie Britt is calling for the Senate to pass the Laken Riley Act as her accused killer's trial begins. Mary Claire WootenNovember 5, 2024
Elections Alabama GOP watch parties gather statewide for election night results As Election Night unfolds, Alabama Republicans are gathering at watch parties across the state. StaffNovember 5, 2024
Courts Alabama, 30 states announce $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger Alabama will receive up to approximately $19.8 million for opioid abatement. StaffNovember 5, 2024
News Alabama Power, ADCNR team up to build offshore reefs The partnership takes end-of-life concrete poles and tower segments to build a new reef off the Alabama coast. David RainerNovember 5, 2024
Congress Britt calls on Biden to negotiate with China to reinstate foreign adoptions program Between 1999 and 2023, American parents adopted over 80,000 children from China. Alex JobinNovember 4, 2024
Elections Mailers highlight potential effects of 2nd District race on national labor law NRTWC mailers ask if Figures will “side with the union bosses” and praise Dobson for “total opposition to forced unionism.” Chance PhillipsNovember 4, 2024
Public safety Alabama, Virginia join forces in Operation Free to combat fentanyl epidemic Alabama law enforcement agencies seized more than 48,800 grams of illicit drugs, including approximately 1,700 grams of fentanyl. StaffNovember 4, 2024
Infrastructure Alabama airports boosted by $3.6M ALDOT grants for key upgrades These grants are part of a broader effort to improve transportation efficiency and safety statewide. StaffNovember 4, 2024
Infrastructure Officials break ground on $10M wastewater plant to modernize Owens Cross Roads The city’s 40-year-old sewer system is currently overwhelmed by stormwater inflow and lacks capacity. StaffNovember 4, 2024