Health Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities The DOJ found that the state must make community-based services accessible so that physically disabled children can avoid being segregated in nursing facilities. Jacob Holmes12 hours ago
State U.S. Rep. Grace Meng keynote speaker at Alabama Young Democrats convention Meng, who represents New York City's Queens borough, will be the keynote speaker at the Alabama Young Democrats State Convention. Brandon MoseleyMay 3, 2021
Health Report: 38 percent of Alabama COVID deaths tied to insurance coverage gaps A separate report shows Black Alabamians, women make up a disproportionate percentage of low wage workers without health insurance. Eddie BurkhalterApril 30, 2021
Education Regions, ASU partner to erase college students’ debts Donors, including a major donation from Regions, helped ASU seniors graduate without school debt. Josh MoonApril 30, 2021
Education Average ACT scores for 2020 Alabama graduates at 5-year low According to PARCA, the decline cuts across gender, economic and demographic groups, mirroring a national average score decline. John H. GlennApril 30, 2021
Elections Casey Wardynski is running for Congress This will be an open seat due to incumbent Congressman Mo Brooks' decision to run for the state’s open Senate seat. Brandon MoseleyApril 30, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week Of the new claims, 6,952 are estimated to be related to COVID-19, representing 80 percent. StaffApril 30, 2021
Congress Alabama congressional leaders have mixed reaction to Biden’s 100 days speech Republicans criticized Biden's speech and his governance during the first 100 days of his presidency. Brandon MoseleyApril 29, 2021
National Transcript: President Joe Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress President Joe Biden asked lawmakers to work with him to pass his agenda in an address to a Joint Session of Congress. StaffApril 29, 2021
Elections Republicans congratulate Paschal on House District 73 victory Kenneth Paschal, the Republican nominee, will face Democrat Sheridan Black in the special general election on July 13. Brandon MoseleyApril 29, 2021
Governor Governor awards COVID-19 grant to city of Auburn Auburn will use the funds to provide rental and utility assistance and food distribution. StaffApril 29, 2021