Elections Clarifying Alabama campaign finance laws on federal-to-state transfers Under Alabama's Fair Campaign Practices Act, federal campaign funds transferred to state campaigns are capped at $1,000. Any transfers exceeding this limit constitute a... Bill Britt1 day ago
Elections Secretary Merrill asks Alabamians to serve as poll workers There are approximately 1,980 polling places across the State of Alabama that must be staffed each election cycle. StaffSeptember 7, 2022
Health New omicron-specific COVID boosters coming to Alabama UAB vaccine expert Dr. Paul Goepfert said the new boosters give recipients their best chance to avoid infection and hospitalizations. Jacob HolmesSeptember 6, 2022
Health Alabama COVID positivity rate falls below 20 percent The percentage of positive COVID-19 tests reported to ADPH is now 19.4 percent, the lowest state positivity rate since mid-June. John H. GlennSeptember 6, 2022
State VA hospitals to offer abortion services in Alabama, other states VA officials said they felt compelled to offer the services for the first time to protect their beneficiaries and employees. Josh MoonSeptember 6, 2022
State Owners show off electric vehicles at Gulf Coast Motor Show The Mobile-based Drive Electric Alabama chapter participated in the Gulf Coast Motor Show on Saturday at The Grounds in Mobile. StaffSeptember 6, 2022
Elections Democratic, Libertarian secretary of state candidates to participate in forum Republican nominee Wes Allen is not participating. His campaign manager said Allen's schedule had already been filled. Jacob HolmesSeptember 5, 2022
Prisons Two incarcerated men die in Jefferson County ADOC facilities Another incarcerated man was revived after a near-fatal overdose. John H. GlennSeptember 5, 2022
Prisons Committee OKs contract renewal with prison health provider Wexford Health Services The $117,800,000 contract is for roughly six months until the ADOC can develop and release a new competitive RFP process. John H. GlennSeptember 2, 2022
State Innovate Alabama awards more than $4.5 million in small business grants Thirty-one awards were presented to 30 winners, encompassing a diverse group of entrepreneurs across six Alabama cities. StaffSeptember 2, 2022
Health Medical Cannabis Commission opens applications for business licenses Interested parties must request an application form by Oct. 17 and will have until Dec. 30 to submit the application. Jacob HolmesSeptember 2, 2022