Congress Sen. Britt to chair Banking Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, Community Development The subcommittee has primary jurisdiction over issues related to affordable and accessible housing, mortgage servicing, transit, and urban development. Staff12 hours ago
Economy Stimulus drove 79.3 percent growth in Alabama personal incomes in 1st quarter It’s one of the 10 highest percent changes of a national increase that the White House attributes to direct payments. Micah DanneyJune 24, 2021
Health UAB doctor warns of COVID-19 delta variant Goepfert spoke bluntly about the need for more Alabamians to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others. Eddie BurkhalterJune 24, 2021
Economy Westwater Resources plans for graphite processing plant in Coosa County The Coosa County graphite plant is expected to employ at least 100 full-time, permanent workers. Brandon MoseleyJune 24, 2021
Economy Online job ads increased 4.8 percent in May May’s monthly total was 130 percent higher than it was in May 2020. Micah DanneyJune 24, 2021
Congress Shelby concerned over decreased funding request for Army Shelby questioned top U.S. Army officials during a defense subcommittee hearing to review the president’s funding request. Brandon MoseleyJune 24, 2021
Congress Rogers opposes repeal of the 2002 Iraq AUMF Rogers, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, spoke on the floor against the repeal of the 2002 AUMF. Brandon MoseleyJune 24, 2021
Congress Brooks receives Conservative Achievement Award for 2020 voting record Brooks’ 2020 ACU rating was 56 percentage points higher than the average member of Congress. Brandon MoseleyJune 24, 2021
State Alabama Audubon to host first Black Belt Birding Festival The festival celebrating the birds of the Black Belt will be Saturday, Aug. 7 in Greensboro. StaffJune 24, 2021
Economy Bama in a Box celebrates one year of helping small businesses The company has delivered products from 106 Alabama companies to consumers in more than 40 states. StaffJune 24, 2021
Elections SPLC takes at aim at Mo Brooks’ corporate backers The campaign aims to put pressure on companies that donate to campaigns of lawmakers who pushed the Big Lie. Josh MoonJune 22, 2021