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 Phillips3 days ago
State Alabama Coalition for Community Benefits supports Amazon workers’ unionization drive The union election is being rerun because a federal ruling found that Amazon’s misconduct tainted the outcome of the first election. StaffFebruary 15, 2022
News Governor awards grants to bolster public safety, fund law enforcement across state Gov. Kay Ivey awarded the grants from funds supplied to the state through the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffFebruary 14, 2022
State Former Alabama House member R. Nolan Williams dies at 80 Williams served in the Alabama House for more than 20 years, losing his re-election bid in 1994. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 14, 2022
Elections Katie Britt endorsed by Maggie’s List Maggie’s List is a conservative federal political action committee that supports conservative women running for office. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 14, 2022
Prisons Alabama prisoner found unresponsive, dies Justin Maxwell, 31, was found unresponsive by prison staff on Feb. 10 and was pronounced dead. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 14, 2022
Elections Head of Christian Pro Life Council endorses Blanchard Henderson, a former pastor, gave the endorsement on his radio program Friday, describing Blanchard as “a proven pro-life, family-oriented candidate.” John H. GlennFebruary 14, 2022
State Electric vehicle education effort launched in Alabama, Georgia, Tennesssee The Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition, Clean Cities Georgia and Tennessee Clean Fuels have joined forces for a three-month education and awareness campaign. StaffFebruary 14, 2022
Elections Gov. Kay Ivey touts jobs, fight against mandates in campaign kickoff speech Ivey kicked off her campaign in Birmingham with a speech that highlighted job creation, fights against COVID mandates and Critical Race Theory. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 11, 2022
Health Poll: More than seven in 10 Alabama voters support Medicaid expansion The poll found that 65.8 percent of Republican voters supported Medicaid expansion. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 11, 2022
Courts Mayor requests removal of ankle monitor, states altercation was self-defense In a court filing, Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock alleges his wife has a history of abuse, alcoholism and mental illness. Josh MoonFebruary 11, 2022