Prisons Families call prisons “drug-infested slums” in annual public hearing, demand reform Sen. Vivian Figures said state legislators “need to spend some time in these prisons ... without any protection.” Chance Phillips10 hours ago
Environment More Red Snapper but fishing limits could still decrease The Great Red Snapper Count found there are three times more than previously thought. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week The percentage of claims reported to be due to the pandemic dropped from 76 percent three weeks ago to 30 percent last week. Micah DanneyApril 17, 2021
Prisons CoreCivic struggles to secure financing for Alabama’s new prisons An expert said the company's problems finding enough investors could result in more costs to the state. Eddie BurkhalterApril 16, 2021
Governor Governor signs SB352 to waive interest on late payments for 2020 extended tax filings Interest will not begin accruing on individual tax filing payments until after May 17, 2021. StaffApril 16, 2021
State Gov. Kay Ivey, Alabama State Parks Foundation launches plan to bolster parks system The governor spoke about an $80 million bond issue for park improvements that must be approved by voters. StaffApril 16, 2021
State Lamar Higgins has died Higgins served on the Troy University Board of Trustees for 25 years and was a partner at Fine Geddie & Associates for 26 years. Brandon MoseleyApril 16, 2021
Governor Governor awards grant to assist elderly and disabled abuse victims The grant will enable the department’s Adult Protective Services Division to remove victims from abusive environments. StaffApril 15, 2021
News Second round of pandemic EBT benefits coming to eligible Alabama children Eligible households will receive EBT cards in the mail that can be used to purchase SNAP-eligible food items. StaffApril 15, 2021
State Ainsworth welcomes National Lieutenant Governors Association annual meeting The meeting convenes lieutenant governors and seconds-in-command from across the country. StaffApril 15, 2021
Congress Sen. Richard Shelby questions officials during defense appropriations hearing Shelby questioned officials about quantum computing gains and space capabilities, noting U.S. adversaries' own work in those areas. Eddie BurkhalterApril 14, 2021