Governor Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration President-elect Donald Trump complained about the flags being flown at half-staff during his inauguration. Jacob Holmes15 hours ago
Congress U.S. Senate makes historic confirmation of Abudu to circuit court Abudu is the first Black woman appointed as a judge to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Patrick DarringtonMay 22, 2023
National National advocate speaks against Gov. DeSantis’ anti-Black, anti-LGBTQ+ policies Desantis’ war against “woke” has long been seen as a strategy to advance his potential candidacy for president. Patrick DarringtonMay 22, 2023
News Threats, attacks shut down library event for children in Birmingham An event designed to teach children about consent and bodily autonomy was rescheduled after complaints, threats. Josh MoonMay 22, 2023
State PARCA reports highlights, disparities of Alabama’s online sales tax system The flat rate is generally lower, and the system could potentially shift revenue from schools to state and local governments. Jacob HolmesMay 22, 2023
Economy April unemployment rate hits new record low of 2.2 percent It's down from March’s rate of 2.3 percent, and below April 2022’s rate of 2.5 percent. StaffMay 22, 2023
Congress Sen. Katie Britt: Federal regulators failed to oversee SVB and Signature Bank Postmortem reviews found both mismanagement and that regulators failed to properly supervise these institutions. StaffMay 19, 2023
Economy Innovate Alabama opening third round of SBIR/STTR supplemental grant program The grant program supports Alabama entrepreneurs and innovators. StaffMay 19, 2023
Aerospace and Defense U.S. Space and Rocket Center to open Space Camp Operations Center This 40,600-square-foot facility will serve as the hub of the Space Camp programs and provide a permanent home for U.S. Cyber Camp. StaffMay 19, 2023
Infrastructure ADECA hosts community broadband meetings in all 67 counties The conclusion of these broadband meetings will result in county-specific profiles for each. StaffMay 19, 2023
Party politics DNC: New ADP bylaws could cost Alabama delegates The new ADP bylaws abolished several minority caucuses, returning vast power over the party to the Alabama Democratic Conference. Josh MoonMay 18, 2023