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. Staff44 minutes ago
Prisons Three incarcerated individuals dead in Alabama prisons last week An estimated 25 incarcerated men have died in the Alabama prison system since the first of this year. John H. GlennJuly 20, 2022
Health Alabama Warmline expands to 24/7 access to prevent mental health crises The phone line provides early emotional support to anyone who needs a listening ear. Jacob HolmesJuly 20, 2022
Economy NFIB survey: Inflation continues to hurt small businesses More than half of employers said that inflation is having a substantial impact on their business. StaffJuly 20, 2022
Congress Sewell legislation to create Black Belt National Heritage Area passes the House This legislation would designate areas within the 19 counties in Alabama’s Black Belt as a National Heritage Area. StaffJuly 20, 2022
News Greenetrack to end electronic bingo; will ‘work with state’ to pay millions in back taxes Greenetrack CEO Nat Winn called the taxes "a political and financial lynching," but said his business will follow the law. Josh MoonJuly 19, 2022
Elections Alabama Democratic Party disqualifies Sebrina Martin A subcommittee found substantial evidence that Martin violated bylaws of the party as well as multiple canons of judicial ethics. Jacob HolmesJuly 19, 2022
Courts Brennen Center for Justice files amicus brief in Alabama redistricting lawsuit The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hear Merrill v. Milligan later this fall. John H. GlennJuly 19, 2022
Courts SPLC, League of Women Voters call on Supreme Court to strike down Congressional map The brief asserts that the Alabama Legislature’s plan cracks residents of the Black Belt among four different districts and robs the region of effective... StaffJuly 19, 2022
State Alabama DHR increases bonuses for child care workers Eligible employees can get up to eight quarterly bonuses before the two-year grant period ends in September 2023. StaffJuly 19, 2022
Congress Rep. Sewell to host Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday The hour-long event will conclude with a Q&A session during which Sewell and her guests will take questions directly from constituents. StaffJuly 19, 2022