Education ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs Commissioners approved a nearly 6 percent budget increase, allocated new funding for education programs, and signed off on 10 new university degrees. Wesley Walter21 hours ago
State Gov. Ivey awards $3.35 million to assist victims of violence ADECA is administering the grant from funds made available by the U.S. departments of Justice and Health and Human Services. StaffDecember 21, 2023
Courts Former ADOC lieutenant sentenced for assaulting incarcerated person, cover up “Jenkins abused his position of power to commit an egregious assault on a restrained inmate," Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke said. Patrick DarringtonDecember 20, 2023
State Alabama Talent Triad officially launches, receives $1.4 million grant The Alabama Talent Triad is available to all of Alabama’s employers, students, jobseekers and employers. Jacob HolmesDecember 20, 2023
Elections Doug Bachuss runs for Alabama State Board of Education in District 7 "We all know that our schools are the heart of our communities, and I want to make sure we have the best schools possible,"... StaffDecember 20, 2023
Elections Manufacture Alabama endorses Judge Chad Hanson for Court of Civil Appeals "We are proud to endorse Judge Hanson for his reelection on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals,” Manufacture Alabama's CEO said. StaffDecember 20, 2023
Health Medical Cannabis Association partners with the Healthcare Workers’ Compensation Fund Qualified employers who are part of the association can become part of Alabama's homogeneous healthcare self-insured fund. StaffDecember 20, 2023
Governor Ivey announces latest round of appointments The appointments include filling a vacancy on the Roanoke City Council. Jacob HolmesDecember 19, 2023
Environment North Alabama residents sue over water contaminated with toxic “forever chemicals” The lawsuit is similar to others filed against companies for allowing PFAS chemicals to enter and contaminate water supplies. Jacob HolmesDecember 19, 2023
National Sewell hosting live telephone Town Hall on lowering costs Sewell and guests will tell constituents about the federal resources they can access to help save money during the holiday season. Patrick DarringtonDecember 19, 2023
State Seniors enjoy Alabama-grown produce through Elderly Nutrition Program Seniors across the state are enjoying fresh, Alabama-grown satsuma oranges through the Elderly Nutrition Program. StaffDecember 19, 2023