Education State Superintendent Mackey reassures Board of Education amid federal cuts Dr. Mackey said that currently, he does not believe federal cuts will not impact core programs but communication and structure may change. Mary Claire Wooten20 hours ago
State And now, a Russian scandal for the Medical Cannabis Commission One of the top scoring companies for an Alabama medical cannabis license has interesting ties to a Russian oligarch. Josh MoonSeptember 20, 2023
Courts Milligan plaintiffs ask SCOTUS to deny Alabama’s appeal for a stay in redistricting case Much of the response argues the map put forth by the state plainly fails to remedy issues with the prior map. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 20, 2023
Prisons ADOC correctional officer arrested on charges of using position for personal gain Donaldson has had several other correctional staff arrested over the last two months for drug-related offenses. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 20, 2023
Governor Ivey speaks at Turnaround Academy kickoff In the fall of 2022, Ivey launched the turnaround schools initiative, targeting $15 million for the 15 schools that needed it most. Jacob HolmesSeptember 20, 2023
Congress Sewell, Democrats introduce John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act "The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement would protect the right to vote and safeguard our democracy," Sewell said. StaffSeptember 19, 2023
Elections Alabama secretary of state unveils new voter roll database Allen withdrew from a national voter integrity system and created a new version that implements some of the same features. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 19, 2023
State Civil rights group to settle with city of Florence over ordinances used to curb protests Project Say Something said they expect the city council to pass new ordinances that clarify and add protections for protestors. Jacob HolmesSeptember 19, 2023
Infrastructure Sen. Britt on I-65 widening vs. West Alabama Highway: Why not both? Growing up in a rural community, Britt said it is important to provide critical infrastructure to rural areas as well as making much-needed expansions... Jacob HolmesSeptember 19, 2023
State Governor awards more than $5.5 million for highway safety enforcement Three of the state’s regional traffic safety offices and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will use the funds to cover overtime and extra patrol. StaffSeptember 19, 2023
Elections National Voter Registration Day focuses voter education efforts in Newbern It will include voter registration, voter ID distribution, voter status verification, and more. StaffSeptember 19, 2023