State APLS reverses course on how to use federal funding Librarians were frustrated by the board's surprise decision in September to abandon competitive grants this year in favor of statewide initiatives. Jacob Holmes1 day ago
Congress Sen. Britt advances $80 million in funding for Alabama infrastructure projects The funding would modernize and upgrade critical transportation infrastructure in communities across Alabama. StaffJuly 29, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell cosponsors constitutional amendment on presidential immunity The recently proposed amendment would strip presidents of their newfound immunity surrounding official acts and ban self-pardons. Chance PhillipsJuly 26, 2024
State States seek Supreme Court stay on new EPA Power Plant rule 24 states, including Alabama, ask the Supreme Court to block new EPA rules on coal and gas power plant emissions. Mary Claire WootenJuly 26, 2024
National Hispanic Americans group condemns Tuberville’s “Garbage” remark Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville ignited controversy when he referred to recent immigrants as "garbage." StaffJuly 26, 2024
State Gov. Ivey awards grant for Juvenile Justice Summit The state is administering the grant using funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffJuly 26, 2024
Prisons Families call prisons “drug-infested slums” in annual public hearing, demand reform Sen. Vivian Figures said state legislators “need to spend some time in these prisons ... without any protection.” Chance PhillipsJuly 25, 2024
State Gov. Ivey awards over $3 million for weatherizing assistance Weatherization assistance will make low-income homes more energy efficient, prioritizing vulnerable groups in funding selection. Mary Claire WootenJuly 25, 2024
Congress Alabama members of Congress applaud Israeli prime minister Sen. Tommy Tuberville said Netanyahu, who has been accused by the ICC of committing war crimes, is “what leadership looks like.” Chance PhillipsJuly 25, 2024
Infrastructure Opinion | Fiber is the gold standard, superior to other forms of broadband delivery There is a reason that fiber is considered the gold standard of broadband infrastructure. Kenneth BoswellJuly 25, 2024
Environment Officials show off Garden City improvements funded by Tyson Settlement After a 2019 spill, Attorney General Steve Marshall sued Tyson Farms on behalf of the state of Alabama. StaffJuly 25, 2024