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 ADOL begins processing additional $300 weekly benefits ADOL will begin processing American Rescue Plan extensions, including the additional $300 weekly payment. StaffMarch 19, 2021
Economy Business survey aims to advance Alabama workforce training system The survey aims to identify the occupational characteristics of the most in-demand jobs. StaffMarch 19, 2021
State Alabama extends tax filing deadline to May 17 Interest will still accrue on payments made after April 15. Micah DanneyMarch 19, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased again last week Sixty-seven percent of the new claims were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMarch 19, 2021
Congress Shelby proposes a balanced budget amendment Shelby has sponsored similar legislation each Congress since joining the Senate. Brandon MoseleyMarch 19, 2021
Health Governor announces locations for National Guard mobile vaccination clinics Beginning March 23, mobile vaccination teams will rotate through designated counties. StaffMarch 18, 2021
State Alabama AG joins lawsuit over Biden revoking Keystone XL pipeline The lawsuit argues Congress, not President Biden, should oversee international commerce permits. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 18, 2021
State Alabama rocked by severe weather The state was hit hard by tornados, thunderstorms and heavy rains Wednesday and in the early hours Thursday. Brandon MoseleyMarch 18, 2021
Congress What’s in HR1, the Democrats’ voting rights bill? Democrats love it. Republicans hate it. You can judge it for yourself. Josh MoonMarch 18, 2021
Education S&P upgrades University of Alabama at Birmingham’s bond rating S&P noted the university's navigation of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its strong enrollment and employment numbers. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 18, 2021