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. Staff18 hours ago
News Opinion | Hi five! Victory over a major European power was a significant and emotional victory for the Mexicans, and it offered ample cause and opportunity for celebration. Will SellersMay 5, 2022
Public safety Lawsuit alleging racism in Homewood Police Department moving forward Veteran officer Victor Sims alleges the department discriminated against him because is Black, then retaliated when he spoke out. Eddie BurkhalterMay 4, 2022
Elections SPLC Action Fund endorses two in 10th Judicial Circuit races Those endorsed are Tiara Hudson and Paul Rand, both public defenders in the Jefferson County Public Defender’s Office. Eddie BurkhalterMay 4, 2022
Prisons Ingram State, Four Star Freightliner announce inmate apprenticeship program Students in the program will be trained to repair and maintain diesel engines, and can obtain full-time employment through a work-release program. Eddie BurkhalterMay 4, 2022
President Biden visits Troy Lockheed Martin facility Biden’s visit came as he is urging Congress to approve $20 billion in military aid to Ukraine. Jacob HolmesMay 4, 2022
National Shelby: Defense budget “a cut…at a time of unprecedented security risks” A continued review of the budget will resume on May 10. John H. GlennMay 4, 2022
State Alabama Trucking Association honors Wiregrass businessman Kevin Savoy ATA Chairman of the Board Will Bruser called Savoy one of ATA’s “most valuable players.” StaffMay 4, 2022
Courts Draft opinion signals Supreme Court intent to overturn Roe v. Wade Alabama Republicans praised the chance at overturning the landmark decision, but expressed concern about the draft being leaked. Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2022
Congress Jan. 6 Committee seeks meeting with Mo Brooks over deadly Capitol attack The Jan. 6 Committee asked for a meeting to discuss Brooks's statements that Trump asked for his help to overturn the election results. Eddie BurkhalterMay 3, 2022
Health Governor announces two additional mental health crisis centers Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced the funding of two additional Mental Health Crisis Centers, further expanding the Alabama Crisis System of Care. StaffMay 3, 2022