Elections Secretary of State Wes Allen signs statement on election integrity at RNC In a joint statement, Secretary of State Wes Allen outlined “fundamental steps to restoring confidence in our elections.” Chance Phillips2 days ago
News Alabama reaches new record low unemployment rate The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 2.8 percent, down from March’s 2.9 percent and April 2021’s rate of 3,6 percent. Eddie BurkhalterMay 20, 2022
Prisons New podcast “Deliberate Indifference” spotlights Alabama’s deadly prisons WBHM's Mary Scott Hodgin spent several years investigating Alabama's prison crisis for the podcast, which released the first episode Wednesday. Eddie BurkhalterMay 20, 2022
Elections Zeigler cancels campaign events after losing voice Zeigler said he hopes to resume events Saturday if possible. StaffMay 20, 2022
Elections PARCA issues analysis of state parks primary amendment The amendment proposes borrowing $85 million to fund repairs and upgrades to Alabama's 21 state parks. StaffMay 20, 2022
Elections Brooks’ mailers using Trump endorsement nearly two months after it was withdrawn The most recent polls show Brooks a distant third, trailing behind Britt and Durant by more than 14 points. John H. GlennMay 19, 2022
Health More than 15 million in U.S. could lose Medicaid coverage without action Once the COVID public health emergency ends, millions will have to reapply for Medicaid or find coverage elsewhere. Eddie BurkhalterMay 19, 2022
State Opinion | Vote “yes” on the state parks amendment We believe this is the perfect time to modernize and enhance the State Parks System. Chris BlankenshipMay 19, 2022
Congress Sewell votes to improve families’ access to baby formula The bills are intended to provide the FDA with resources to end the baby formula shortage and prevent it from happening again. StaffMay 19, 2022
Infrastructure Port of Mobile gains new Central American service The Alabama Port Authority is pleased to announce new ocean service to and from Central America for containerized cargo shippers. StaffMay 19, 2022
Public safety Group calls for transparency from Huntsville Police Department Citizens Coalition for Justice Reform says the department needs to honor requests for data. Eddie BurkhalterMay 18, 2022