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
National UA receives $4 million to establish a National Center on Forensics The U.S. Department of Justice’s National Institute of Justice agency has awarded $4,000,000 to the University of Alabama. StaffDecember 9, 2021
State Clarke County native tapped to lead ALFA’s governmental, ag programs department Sixteen-year company veteran Mitt Walker has been tapped to lead the Farmers Federation Governmental and Agricultural Programs Department. StaffDecember 9, 2021
Governor Governor speaks to Prattville, Millbrook Rotary clubs Ivey emphasized her record as governor and her mission if re-elected. Jacob HolmesDecember 8, 2021
Elections Ivey campaign welcomes James, Blanchard to governor’s race with a not so subtle challenge "Other candidates are welcome to contrast their promises with the governor's record if they'd like to try," the campaign said. Bill BrittDecember 8, 2021
Prisons Chris England reacts to prison commissioner’s departure Perhaps no other Alabama lawmaker has been more vocal in calling for Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn's replacement. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 8, 2021
Health UAB epidemiologist: South Africa sees child hospitalizations surge amid omicron variant UAB's Dr. Suzanne Judd said there's still much to learn about omicron, but the rise in children being hospitalized is concerning. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 8, 2021
Elections Farmers coalition backing Katie Britt for U.S. Senate Britt has already received the endorsement of the Alabama Farmers Federation’s FarmPAC. StaffDecember 8, 2021
Infrastructure Infrastructure act to fund Alabama Transportation Improvement Program Projects will include resurfacing, construction, bridges and safety in all 67 counties. StaffDecember 8, 2021
State Latest round of pandemic EBT benefits to arrive starting this week The benefits will help feed an estimated 500,000 children enrolled in the program. StaffDecember 8, 2021
State Shelby, Tuberville commemorate ALFA Centennial The senators introduced a resolution recognizing and celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Alabama Farmers Federation. StaffDecember 8, 2021