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. Staff15 hours ago
Economy Report: Alabama among states with most workers earning less than $15 an hour Raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour would benefit 896,551 workers in Alabama, according to the report. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 23, 2022
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses five Alabama House incumbents The association endorsed five incumbent House members, all seeking reelection. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 23, 2022
Education BEA report provides roadmap to increase educational attainment, labor force participation The report links the state’s workforce preparedness struggles to students falling behind in reading, math, and college- and career-readiness. StaffMarch 23, 2022
Governor Governor Ivey awards grants to equip more law enforcement agencies Governor Ivey awarded the grants from funds supplied to the state through the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffMarch 23, 2022
Congress Carl presents WWII Veteran Corporal Robert Curtis Andry with Purple Heart Medal Cpl. Andry was part of the 761st Black Tank Battalion during World War II. StaffMarch 23, 2022
Education Report notes educational attainment gap in Alabama’s Black Belt The report notes that just 6 percent of Black Belt students obtained graduate or professional degrees in 2019, compared to 10 percent statewide. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 22, 2022
Corruption Senate bill would force doctors, pharmacies to provide off-label COVID-19 treatments There is no clear language in the bill defining any limitations of what FDA-approved medications could be claimed as a treatment for COVID-19. Jacob HolmesMarch 22, 2022
Elections League of Southeastern Credit Unions endorses Katie Britt for Senate The league represents Alabama credit unions and their more than 2.3 million members. StaffMarch 22, 2022
Elections Durant paid thousands in campaign funds to his own company, to buy his own book Durant's company had previously taken $6 million in fully-forgiven PPP funds from the federal government before he dumped over $4 million into his campaign. Bill BrittMarch 21, 2022
Courts Decatur store owner punched by cops files federal lawsuit against the city, police officer Kevin Penn caught a shoplifter and called police. He was punched in the face by the cops who responded. Now, he's suing them. Josh MoonMarch 21, 2022