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. Staff2 days ago
State Alabama ranks 47th in nation in latest Kids Count Data Book The latest Kids Count book also includes data on how families and children fared during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eddie BurkhalterJune 22, 2021
National Marshall applauds Supreme Court win in religious freedom case Alabama and 12 other states filed an amicus brief in Fulton v. Philadelphia in support of Catholic Social Services. Brandon MoseleyJune 22, 2021
State Governor declares state of emergency over Tropical Storm Claudette The governor has retroactively proclaimed the state of emergency for the state of Alabama effective 10 a.m. CT on Friday, June 18. Brandon MoseleyJune 22, 2021
Elections Petroleum & Convenience Marketers of Alabama has endorsed Will Ainsworth P&CMA represents wholesale and retail petroleum marketers and retail convenience store operators. Brandon MoseleyJune 22, 2021
State Governor awards COVID-19 recovery funds to six Alabama counties The funds were made available to the state by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. StaffJune 21, 2021
Economy State unemployment rate dropped to 3.4 percent in May There were 75,458 Alabamians counted as unemployed in May. Micah DanneyJune 21, 2021
Aerospace and Defense NASA, Boeing prepare for next month’s launch of second Starliner flight test If Starliner successfully meets all necessary objectives, NASA and Boeing will look for opportunities to fly Starliner’s first crewed mission. Brandon MoseleyJune 21, 2021
Elections Andrew Sorrell to run for State Auditor Sorrell on Monday said he will not seek re-election to the House but instead will run for the Republican nomination for state auditor. Brandon MoseleyJune 21, 2021
Aerospace and Defense Rogers concerned Air Force readiness could be harmed by Biden defense budget The Biden administration has downsized the defense budget in their first budget request. Brandon MoseleyJune 21, 2021
Courts DOJ warns states against laws that discriminate against transgender youth The DOJ in court filings Thursday warned two states that laws there would not survive the legal challenges. Eddie BurkhalterJune 18, 2021