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
Congress What’s in HR1, the Democrats’ voting rights bill? Democrats love it. Republicans hate it. You can judge it for yourself. Josh MoonMarch 18, 2021
Education S&P upgrades University of Alabama at Birmingham’s bond rating S&P noted the university's navigation of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its strong enrollment and employment numbers. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 18, 2021
Congress Carl “disappointed” Amtrak proceeding with service to Mobile without feasibility study Amtrak has announced that passenger rail service will begin sometime next year. Brandon MoseleyMarch 18, 2021
Public safety Gov Kay Ivey issues state of emergency ahead of severe storms The National Weather Service predicts severe thunderstorms Wednesday into early Thursday morning. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 17, 2021
Economy State unemployment rate dropped to 4.3 in January There were 97,726 Alabamians counted as unemployed in January. Micah DanneyMarch 17, 2021
Congress Sewell sponsors bipartisan Medicare multi-cancer screening technology bill The bill would authorize coverage of blood-based multi-cancer early detection tests and future FDA-approved test methods. Brandon MoseleyMarch 17, 2021
Economy Red Land Cotton invests $1.5 million in expansion efforts Total investment in its growth plan is $1.5 million and has created jobs in Mississippi and Alabama. Brandon MoseleyMarch 17, 2021
Health Alabama health officials issue St. Patrick’s Day warning The Alabama Department of Public Health urges against indoor gatherings and suggests celebrating virtually or within households. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 16, 2021
Education ACHE approves academic programs to prepare students for automation The committee suggests that new job skills beyond the high school level will be mandatory for workers to keep livable wages after 2025. John H. GlennMarch 16, 2021
Governor Governor attends groundbreaking of Coastal Growers’ peanut processing plant The new $87 million peanut processing plant will bring at least 150 jobs to Atmore. Brandon MoseleyMarch 16, 2021