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
Elections Eric Holder visits Alabama to rally support for Shomari Figures’ campaign Holder’s support for Figures underscores the high stakes of this congressional race. StaffOctober 28, 2024
Governor Ivey sends more Alabama soldiers to Mexican border Ivey has previously overseen the deployment of over 500 Alabama National Guard soldiers to the border. Alex JobinOctober 28, 2024
News Gov. Ivey, ALDOT announce $21.6 million in awards to Alabama cities The Transportation Alternatives Program is a federally-funded program administered by ALDOT. StaffOctober 28, 2024
State Dietrich Bonhoeffer family slams far-right appropriation Far-right groups in Alabama have spread comparisons of their causes to Bonhoeffer while painting the left as Nazi Germany. Jacob HolmesOctober 25, 2024
News Brigadier General Jeffrey Newton appointed interim Alabama VA commissioner Newton previously served as ADVA's assistant commissioner for operations and chief of staff. Alex JobinOctober 25, 2024
News Rep. Sewell hosted a Magic City Classic discussion on workforce development The discussion focused on how federal funding is fostering job growth and workforce development in the City of Birmingham. StaffOctober 25, 2024
News Analysis | ALGOP’s “Contract with Alabama” reveals hidden consequences beneath promises The Alabama GOP's "Contract with Alabama" masks a deeper agenda of consolidating power under the guise of progress. Bill BrittOctober 24, 2024
State Alabama welcomes three new Safe Haven Baby Boxes Alabama introduced three new Safe Haven Baby Boxes, which allow for an anonymous surrender of infants without fear of prosecution or shame. Mary Claire WootenOctober 24, 2024
Congress Who donates to Alabama’s incumbents? Mostly PACs On average, Alabama’s incumbent members of Congress raised more money from PACs than individual donors in the third quarter. Chance PhillipsOctober 24, 2024
Elections Alabama man sentenced for violent threats against election workers in Arizona Brian Jerry Ogstad, a 60-year-old man from Cullman, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for issuing threats. StaffOctober 24, 2024