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 Wooten23 hours ago
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
Infrastructure Montgomery judge blocks new state bridge, but appeal looms ALDOT will likely ask the ALSC to stay the injunction to allow crews to resume construction. Bill BrittMay 18, 2023
State Grants awarded to statewide agencies that assist domestic violence victims The grants are from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffMay 18, 2023
State House calls for improvements at Alabama Air Guard refueling wing Officials are seeking $33 million from the National Defense Authorization Act to expand an existing parking ramp. StaffMay 18, 2023