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
Elections Brooks Senate campaign announces campaign co-chairmen Bill Armistead and Stan McDonald will co-chair Mo Brooks' Senate campaign. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Education Alabama first class Pre-K ranked as nation’s highest quality program for 15th year Alabama leads the nation in ensuring quality while expanding program access. StaffApril 20, 2021
Economy Report ranks Alabama high for economic momentum in 2021 The index ranks states based on their most recent performance in three important measures of economic vitality. StaffApril 20, 2021
Congress Carl applauds decision not to cut Alabama’s Red Snapper quota The decision was made after a recent study revealed that there are three times more than previously believed. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Prisons Barclays pulls out as underwriter for CoreCivic’s Alabama prison construction deal Barclays had come under fire after pledging in 2019 to cut ties with private prison companies. Eddie BurkhalterApril 19, 2021
Public safety Pardons and Paroles director working toward more transparency in hearings Director Cam Ward said he's working on a plan to allow virtual attendance at pardons and paroles hearings. Eddie BurkhalterApril 19, 2021
Aerospace and Defense NASA’s Mars helicopter takes first flight NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity flew on the Red Planet for the first time on Monday. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021
Congress Rogers, Brooks, Moore and Aderholt call for vote on Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act This discharge petition would force Speaker Nancy Pelosi to bring this legislation up for a vote in the House. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021
Environment More Red Snapper but fishing limits could still decrease The Great Red Snapper Count found there are three times more than previously thought. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week The percentage of claims reported to be due to the pandemic dropped from 76 percent three weeks ago to 30 percent last week. Micah DanneyApril 17, 2021