Courts College teachers, students file federal suit against anti-DEI law The passage of the hill has led numerous DEI offices and programs to close since October. Jacob Holmes3 hours ago
Congress Shelby delivers farewell speech on Senate floor Shelby is the longest-serving senator in the history of the state of Alabama, first elected in 1986. StaffDecember 16, 2022
Courts DOJ settles lawsuit over “largely segregated housing” The lawsuit filed in 2020 alleged the Ashland Housing Authority maintained "largely segregated housing" for low-income communities. John H. GlennDecember 16, 2022
Congress Rep. Sewell votes for the Puerto Rico Status Act The Puerto Rico Status Act is a compromise between the sponsors of two bills seeking to resolve Puerto Rico’s territorial status. StaffDecember 16, 2022
State Shelby applauds the USDA awarding Auburn University $9.3 million The USDA's $9.3 million investment will establish an Institute for Rural Partnerships at Auburn University. StaffDecember 15, 2022
State Ivey awards grants to assist domestic violence, sexual assault victims The funds will provide services including safe shelter, crisis lines, counseling, referrals, advocacy and assistance in filing victims’ compensation claims. StaffDecember 15, 2022
Prisons ACLU criticizes request for longer execution window The ACLU is criticizing Ivey for proposing that the state be granted more time to carry out certain executions. Jacob HolmesDecember 14, 2022
Prisons Correctional officer arrested, charged with using office for personal gain Rickey Cunningham was arrested by the ADOC's Law Enforcement Services Division at Donaldson Correctional Facility. John H. GlennDecember 14, 2022
Economy NFIB Optimism Index: Slight improvements but inflation remains a challenge Owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months improved three points. StaffDecember 14, 2022
State Suspicious letter at ADOC HQ ruled harmless after building evacuated A powder inside the letter was later determined to be cellulose powder, a harmless food additive. John H. GlennDecember 14, 2022
Infrastructure Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition creates license plates to raise electric vehicle awareness The organization must get 250 pre-commitments by September 2023 for the tags to actually be made. Jacob HolmesDecember 14, 2022