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 Phillips19 hours ago
Economy Alabama expected to add 6,000 more auto jobs in coming months The Department of Commerce estimates the industry will add more than 6,000 jobs in the state in the coming months. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 29, 2021
National Brooks cosponsors bill to preserve immigration restrictions until after COVID crisis This bill preserves restrictions until state and federal lockdowns, stay-at-home orders, curfews and the like end. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 29, 2021
State Activists hold “Memorial Service for the Unborn” in Montgomery The event coincided with the 48th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 29, 2021
Party politics John Wahl announces candidacy for ALGOP Chairman The 400-member ALGOP Executive Committee will elect a new chair on Feb. 27 in Montgomery. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 29, 2021
National Carl says Biden’s moratorium on oil and gas leases on public lands will cost jobs The U.S. is the largest producer of oil and gas in the world. Biden says his policy is necessary to fight climate change. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 29, 2021
State Stormie Capps joins the Take Back Our Republic team Take Back Our Republic aims to educate the public on conservative solutions for political reforms. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 29, 2021
State Alabama State Parks provided safe haven for Alabamians during 2020 State officials kept the parks open as a safe recreational option during the COVID-19 pandemic. StaffJanuary 29, 2021
Infrastructure C Spire announces $1 billion investment in broadband upgrades, expansion The five-year project will allocate half of that $1 billion to expansion, and the other half toward network upgrades. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 28, 2021
National The federal eviction moratorium has been extended, but is it enough? "The CDC moratorium helps a lot of people but not everybody," one Alabama Arise policy analyst said. Moriah MasonJanuary 28, 2021
Health American Lung Association gives state failing grade on preventing tobacco use Tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure disproportionately impact certain communities. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 28, 2021