Congress New study: 6 million jobs will be lost unless Congress renews the Trump tax reforms The study also shows that the manufacturing industry will bear the brunt of this economic damage if Congress does not act swiftly in 2025. Staff14 hours ago
Elections BCA’s ProgressPAC announces more state legislative endorsements This slate of candidates is ProgressPAC’s third round of state legislative endorsements. StaffSeptember 21, 2022
Congress Sewell announces $2.7 million in ARP funding for Stillman College The $2.7 million grant will support the development of a cybersecurity and information technology training center. StaffSeptember 20, 2022
Courts Trial for teen accused of killing five family members ends in mistrial Judge Chad Wise ruled that the prosecution had failed to disclose cell phone information that would have aided Mason Sisk. Josh MoonSeptember 20, 2022
Economy Online job ads in August up 34.6 percent from last year Twenty-five percent of job ads have salaries of $75,000 and above. StaffSeptember 20, 2022
Congress Rep. Sewell, Voting Rights Caucus co-chairs urge Senate action to protect voting rights The co-chairs of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus will host a press conference to urge Senate action on voting rights legislation. StaffSeptember 20, 2022
Education Rep. Sewell to host first virtual grants workshop for scholarships, higher education Sewell will bring together officials from local colleges and universities—and the U.S. Department of Education. StaffSeptember 20, 2022
Prisons ADOC suspends Elmore guard after video of prison beating The Alabama Department of Corrections Law Enforcement Services Division is investigating the incident and "the response by the staff involved." John H. GlennSeptember 19, 2022
Education Alabama superintendent: “Don’t Say Gay” enforcement starts at local school boards At this time, superintendent Eric Mackey said he is not aware of any teachers who have been reported to the state board. Jacob HolmesSeptember 19, 2022
Elections SPLC Action Fund endorses Donald, Bell Moshae Donald is the Democratic nominee for Mobile district attorney. Ashley Bell is the Democratic nominee for a district judgeship in Shelby County. Jacob HolmesSeptember 19, 2022
Health Alabama’s COVID positivity rate, hospitalizations drop considerably The state's current positivity rate is 11.4 percent, a considerable decline from one month ago when the positivity rate was 24.6 percent. John H. GlennSeptember 19, 2022