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 Wooten1 day ago
Governor Ivey makes large batch of appointments Wednesday Appointees include new members of the Alabama Developmental Disabilities Council and several county Boards of Registrars. Patrick DarringtonJune 8, 2023
State Yellowhammer Fund launches “Reproductive Justice Bus Tour” The bus tour kicks off on June 24, one year after the reversal of Roe v. Wade. Jacob HolmesJune 8, 2023
Economy Area Development Magazine recognizes Alabama third year in a row Area Development considered the $10.1 billion of capital investment put toward several projects in the state during 2022. Samuel StettheimerJune 8, 2023
Party politics ALGOP announces former President Donald Trump coming to Alabama Trump will be speaking at an upcoming party event. StaffJune 8, 2023
Courts The cost to defend the Alabama Department of Corrections: $7.6 million By 2025, Alabama will have paid out more than $20 million to a single, outside attorney to handle prison litigation Josh MoonJune 7, 2023
Health Medical Cannabis Commission to award licenses Monday The commission is limited on the number of licenses it can issue in each category and has 90 applicants to choose from. Jacob HolmesJune 7, 2023
National SPLC releases 2022 “Year In Hate and Extremism” report The SPLC found that there was a marked shift in extremism into mainstream discourse and onto “main street” in 2022. Patrick DarringtonJune 7, 2023
Education UA to commemorate 60th anniversary of desegregation In 1963, Vivian Malone and James Hood became the first two Black students to sustain enrollment at the university. Jacob HolmesJune 6, 2023
National Sen. Britt: China must stop helping Iran work around American sanctions While elevated sanctions are in place, Iran has experienced an increase in oil exports. StaffJune 6, 2023
Courts Bridges battle continues: Fate of ALDOT’s constitutional authority hangs in the balance The lawsuit surrounds the state's effort to build a free-access bridge to connect Alabama's beach cities. Bill BrittJune 5, 2023