State APLS reverses course on how to use federal funding Librarians were frustrated by the board's surprise decision in September to abandon competitive grants this year in favor of statewide initiatives. Jacob Holmes15 hours ago
News Nick Saban to headline BCA’s annual “Evening for Progress” event Saban will be the keynote speaker at this year’s "Evening for Progress" event, set to take place on October 16. StaffAugust 20, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey holds bill signing ceremony for Union Economic Incentive Bill The law requires that companies that receive incentives repay those incentives if they voluntarily recognize a union without a secret ballot election. StaffAugust 20, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt commends Rep. Palmer for introducing House companion to Lulu’s Law The legislation would codify shark attacks as events for which wireless emergency alerts may be transmitted. StaffAugust 20, 2024
Courts Supreme Court allows block to remain in place on most new Title IX regulations The decision means the Title IX provisions currently enjoined in Alabama will remain blocked until further litigation. Jacob HolmesAugust 19, 2024
Infrastructure Go Wide I-65 Coalition launches campaign to expand critical corridor The Go Wide I-65 Coalition aims to rally support for the expansion plan proposed by Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth. Bill BrittAugust 19, 2024
Economy Alabama labor force participation holds steady in July The participation rate among prime-age workers — those aged 25 to 54 years — increased slightly. StaffAugust 19, 2024
Congress Rep. Rogers joins ABC Alabama’s 2024 Congressional Hard Hat Tour in Oxford During the tour, Rogers engaged with industry leaders and frontline construction workers. StaffAugust 19, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell tours new UAB Medical West Hospital in Bessemer The construction was made possible in part by a $360 million USDA loan, which Sewell helped secure. StaffAugust 19, 2024
Infrastructure ALDOT awards more than $485,000 in funding to three Alabama airports These grants are part of ALDOT’s Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program. StaffAugust 19, 2024
National Yellowhammer Fund Gala makes D.C. debut for reproductive justice in the deep South This groundbreaking event will bring together supporters of reproductive health, rights, and justice. StaffAugust 19, 2024