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 Phillips16 hours ago
Infrastructure Plans for an alternative to I-10 bridge project to be announced Monday Eastern Shore MPO Chair Jack Burrell says the new plan is to build the bridge and leave the existing Bayway and Causeway routes free. Brandon MoseleyMarch 22, 2021
Health Alabama Supreme Court upholds dismissal of lawsuit over mask order The justices wrote that the plaintiffs failed to provide proof that they'd been injured as a result of the mask order. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 19, 2021
State ADOL begins processing additional $300 weekly benefits ADOL will begin processing American Rescue Plan extensions, including the additional $300 weekly payment. StaffMarch 19, 2021
Economy Business survey aims to advance Alabama workforce training system The survey aims to identify the occupational characteristics of the most in-demand jobs. StaffMarch 19, 2021
State Alabama extends tax filing deadline to May 17 Interest will still accrue on payments made after April 15. Micah DanneyMarch 19, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased again last week Sixty-seven percent of the new claims were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMarch 19, 2021
Congress Shelby proposes a balanced budget amendment Shelby has sponsored similar legislation each Congress since joining the Senate. Brandon MoseleyMarch 19, 2021
Health Governor announces locations for National Guard mobile vaccination clinics Beginning March 23, mobile vaccination teams will rotate through designated counties. StaffMarch 18, 2021
State Alabama AG joins lawsuit over Biden revoking Keystone XL pipeline The lawsuit argues Congress, not President Biden, should oversee international commerce permits. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 18, 2021
State Alabama rocked by severe weather The state was hit hard by tornados, thunderstorms and heavy rains Wednesday and in the early hours Thursday. Brandon MoseleyMarch 18, 2021