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
Economy New study paints bleak picture of Alabama’s tradeoff of tax breaks for jobs Big companies benefit at the expense of their employees and surrounding communities, researchers at Alabama A&M say. Micah DanneyMarch 10, 2021
Health Two Alabama National Guard teams to begin COVID-19 vaccinations March 23 The two mobile units are to administer at least 8,000 vaccinations weekly in underserved, rural areas. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 10, 2021
Environment Alabama Native-American tribe wants a voice in coal ash debate With 21 million cubic yards of coal ash to be removed, it is estimated that 2 million truckloads of coal ash would pass through... Bill BrittMarch 10, 2021
Education Alabama college enrollment for recent graduates at five-year low Despite 92 percent of students graduating — a record number for Alabama — only 58 percent entered into higher learning. John H. GlennMarch 10, 2021
State Governor proclaims March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation designating the month. StaffMarch 10, 2021
Economy Small business optimism up slightly in February The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose to 95.8 in February, a slight bump from January. StaffMarch 10, 2021
State Over half of Alabamians now live in just eight counties Alabama's 20 smallest counties have all lost population since 2010, according to population estimates. Brandon MoseleyMarch 9, 2021
Elections Gov. Kay Ivey sets dates for House District 78 special election The seat was vacated after Kirk Hatcher was elected to the state Senate, beating former Montgomery City Councilman William Green. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 9, 2021
Congress Sewell praises House passage of Democrats’ voting rights bill Congresswoman Sewell praised the House passage of Democrats' voting bill, HR1. Brandon MoseleyMarch 9, 2021
Congress Rogers explains his opposition to HR1 Congressman Mike Rogers says that HR1, known as the For the People Act, is the "For the Politicians Act." Brandon MoseleyMarch 9, 2021