Congress Sen. Britt steers Laken Riley Act past final procedural hurdle Following the Senate invoking cloture, the legislation is on its way to Senate passage in the coming days. Staff7 hours ago
Infrastructure Alabama Port Authority purchases land for inland intermodal port The Alabama Port Authority purchased 272 acres in Montgomery to construct an inland container intermodal transfer facility. StaffJanuary 31, 2022
State Alabama employers to see 29 percent unemployment insurance tax cut The Legislature allocated $79.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to the Alabama Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. StaffJanuary 31, 2022
Governor Ivey announces new round of state appointments All appointments are effective immediately. StaffJanuary 31, 2022
Courts Moore’s wife, daughter testify as defense begins building case “It was like a circus; I’ve never seen anything like it,” Kayla Moore said. "We couldn’t sleep, we couldn’t eat." Jacob HolmesJanuary 29, 2022
Courts Indignant Moore doubles down on denial Judge John Rochester had to redirect Moore numerous times to answer the questions specifically as asked by Corfman’s attorney Melody Eagan. Jacob HolmesJanuary 28, 2022
Courts “An open secret”: Women testify to Moore’s pattern of interest in underage girls None of the women accused Moore of sexual misconduct, and some did not find Moore’s actions inappropriate at the time Jacob HolmesJanuary 28, 2022
Health Alabama least vaccinated state, breaks 17,000 confirmed COVID deaths The “Alabama Unites Against COVID" campaign seeks to encourage vaccinations and increase access to testing. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 28, 2022
Governor Governor Ivey issues statement on final passage of legislation to appropriate ARPA funding “I am pleased Alabama will use these one-time federal dollars wisely thanks to the strong work by our Legislature." StaffJanuary 28, 2022
Health Opinion | Alabama Unites Against COVID stressing vaccination, testing COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective in reducing severity of disease, hospitalizations, and deaths, and available to the public free of charge. Scott Harris, M.D., M.P.HJanuary 27, 2022
Courts Alabama appeals federal ruling blocking new congressional maps A federal court on Monday issued a preliminary injunction, blocking Alabama’s new congressional maps. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 27, 2022