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. Staff11 hours ago
Prisons Incarcerated Alabama man dies after attacked with weapon Harold Wallace is the latest in a string of deaths inside Alabama prisons, which last year saw record deaths from suicides, homicides and drug... Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 13, 2022
Elections Tim James begins third gubernatorial run with fire and brimstone "And I am running for governor because I believe the leadership in this state have capitulated to the political structures that control Montgomery," James... John H. GlennJanuary 13, 2022
Governor Gov. Ivey’s proposed budget emphasizes debt retirement, funding reserves The budget also includes 4 percent raises for teachers and state employees. Jacob HolmesJanuary 13, 2022
Prisons Alabama prisons see hundreds of COVID cases among incarcerated, staff There were 204 new confirmed cases among prisoners and 185 self-reported cases among prison staff last week. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 13, 2022
Health Alabama has lowest average total single premium, according to government report Reports show Alabama has the lowest average annual single premium and the second-lowest family premium among employers nationwide. StaffJanuary 13, 2022
State Manufacture Alabama recognizes Secretary Greg Canfield with “Friend Of The Industry” award Canfield is the first to receive the Friend of the Industry award from Manufacture Alabama. StaffJanuary 13, 2022
Public safety Governor awards grants to fight illegal drugs and crime Ivey awarded $202,557 each to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional drug task forces. StaffJanuary 13, 2022
Health UAB doctor: “Vast majority” hospitalized, very ill with COVID are unvaccinated Alabama's COVID hospitalizations have more than doubled over the last two weeks, reaching 1,925 on Tuesday. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 12, 2022
Elections AFA endorses Katie Britt for U.S. Senate “Katie is working hard to earn the vote of all Alabamians,” said President and CEO of AFA, Chris Isaacson. StaffJanuary 12, 2022
State National Labor Relations Board sets dates for second Amazon union vote in Bessemer The NLRB said election ballots will be mailed to employees at the Amazon Fulfillment center beginning Feb. 4. John H. GlennJanuary 12, 2022