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 Phillips3 days ago
State New bylaws changes, same fights on the Alabama Democratic Party’s agenda this weekend In a lengthy interview, Joe Reed rejected some proposed ADP changes and said the DNC was "scared of" the Alabama party's Black leadership. Josh MoonOctober 18, 2024
Prisons Alabama executes Derrick Dearman in fifth execution of 2024 Derrick Dearman was executed for the murder of five people and one unborn child in Citronelle in 2016, marking the fifth execution of 2024. Mary Claire WootenOctober 18, 2024
Infrastructure Alabama receives federal approval to deploy $1.4 billion broadband expansion plan The funds will focus on “last-mile” projects that provide connections to homes and businesses. StaffOctober 18, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey awards grant to provide traffic safety training to prosecutors, law enforcement The funds were made available by the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. StaffOctober 18, 2024
Elections Federal judge blocks state program aimed at purging voter rolls The preliminary injunction prevents the program from being undertaken until after the election. Jacob HolmesOctober 17, 2024
Economy Alabama Starbucks workers dream of a union contract Two years after Starbucks locations in Birmingham and Scottsboro unionized, workers may finally see a first contract by year-end. Chance PhillipsOctober 17, 2024
Elections Figures out-fundraises Dobson in latest FEC filings Figures raised more than $1 million between July and October while Dobson collected nearly half that. Alex JobinOctober 17, 2024
State Veterans Affairs vice chair calls for commissioner’s resignation Scott Gedling urged Commissioner Kent Davis to resign for the agency's benefit, saying it has strayed from its real mission. Mary Claire WootenOctober 17, 2024
News United Sisterhood of Alabama to host “Her Voice! Her Power!” Capitol rally The event seeks to galvanize women across the state, providing a platform for voices that are often marginalized. StaffOctober 17, 2024
News EV owners to showcase vehicles at free Frunk or Treat event on Saturday in Huntsville The Frunk or Treat will take place in Huntsville on Saturday, Oct. 19. StaffOctober 17, 2024