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. Staff10 hours ago
State BCA announces 2022 chairman, officers, board of directors Mike Kemp has been elected as BCA’s 36th chairman, succeeding Gary Smith. StaffJanuary 4, 2022
State New federal guidance expands eligibility for child care workforce stabilization grants Funding for the grants comes from the American Rescue Plan Act. StaffJanuary 4, 2022
Health Shipments of treatments for delta resume as COVID surges A new monoclonal antibody treatment effective against the omicron variant isn't yet available in Alabama as cases and hospitalizations rise. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 3, 2022
News Alabama Republican Primary qualifying opens today The qualifying period will end Jan. 28 at 5 p.m. Fees and forms must be received by Jan. 28. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 3, 2022
Health Alabama starts new year with COVID surge as schools prepare to reopen Alabama had a record number of cases last week, a record-high positivity rate and hospitalizations doubled in just more than a week. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 3, 2022
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist domestic violence and sexual assault victims statewide The funds will provide services including safe shelter, crisis lines, counseling, referrals, advocacy, community education and prevention services. StaffJanuary 1, 2022
Health Alabama hits second day of record high COVID positivity rate Alabama’s seven-day average of daily percent of COVID tests that are positive reached 31.4 percent on Thursday. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 31, 2021
State APR’s top 5 stories of 2021 From an insurrection to medical marijuana, these are the top stories that captivated APR readers in 2021. Josh MoonDecember 31, 2021
State Josh Moon’s top 5 stories of 2021 A look back at my top stories from the past year. Josh MoonDecember 31, 2021
State Four stories worth remembering from 2021 Our complete inundation by this resilient and historic pandemic remains, as in 2020, the most significant story of this year—but not the only one. John H. GlennDecember 31, 2021