Education State Superintendent Mackey reassures Board of Education amid federal cuts Dr. Mackey said that currently, he does not believe federal cuts will not impact core programs but communication and structure may change. Mary Claire Wooten3 days ago
Congress Palmer, Tuberville and Moore oppose Democrats’ budget resolution bill The Democratic spending bill will cost $3.5 trillion. Brandon MoseleyAugust 12, 2021
State Sewell welcomes HUD Sec. Marcia Fudge to Birmingaham Cities like Birmingham would receive priority funding for public housing assistance under President Biden's Build Back Better agenda. Brandon MoseleyAugust 12, 2021
Congress Shelby, Inhofe and Wicker offer amendment to modernize defense infrastructure It would provide $50.2 billion for the military’s most pressing infrastructure needs. Brandon MoseleyAugust 12, 2021
Health Alabama mayors asked to help boost vaccinations 20 percent by Labor Day Alabama remains the least vaccinated state in the nation as cases and hospitalizations continue to surge. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 11, 2021
State Report: Alabama’s incentives to businesses lack transparency, accountability Between 1993 and 2020, Alabama lawmakers gave away more than $4 billion in subsidies to corporations. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 11, 2021
National Katie Britt displeased with Senate passage of bipartisan infrastructure bill “I would have been a firm ‘no’ vote on this bill on its own merits," Britt said. Brandon MoseleyAugust 11, 2021
Elections Nicholas Frazier is running for House District 100 Nicholas has a degree in political science and is pursuing a master's in public administration before entering law school. Brandon MoseleyAugust 11, 2021
Education Community colleges to offer STEM dual enrollment scholarships Dual enrollment gives Alabama’s high school students access to college-level classes. StaffAugust 11, 2021
Health UAB pediatric doctor pleads for masks in schools, vaccinations for 12 and up Kimberlin said the delta variant is “rapidly spreading among children” and school systems need to heed the recommendations. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 10, 2021
Health Huntsville Hospital stops some elective surgeries due to rising COVID cases Hospital system president Tracy Doughty said COVID patients in Madison County have increased nearly sevenfold in the past month. Josh MoonAugust 10, 2021