Congress 56 Alabama groups urge Congress to reject tax cuts for the wealthy “We urge you and all members of the Alabama delegation to reject renewed or expanded tax cuts for the wealthiest people in our society,”... Jacob Holmes6 hours ago
Corruption U.S. attorney: Defendants in virtual school scheme betrayed Alabama students The brazen scheme to divert money to Athens and Limestone districts essentially stole from struggling schools in the Black Belt. Josh MoonFebruary 24, 2021
State $2 million mystery: Records show a surprising windfall for a small charity A nonprofit focused on immigrant services raked in more than $2 million after it began attacking an Alabama law firm. Josh MoonFebruary 24, 2021
Congress Merrill, 15 other secretaries of state write in objection to the For the People Act "We firmly believe the authority to legislate and regulate these changes should be left with the states," the secretaries wrote. John H. GlennFebruary 24, 2021
Health U.S. could reach herd immunity by late spring, virus expert says Alabama would need to have 3.5 million people with immunity for the virus's spread to die down on its own. Micah DanneyFebruary 24, 2021
Education Fake report cards, phony transcripts: Federal officials detail virtual schools indictments U.S. Attorney Louis Franklin laid out the scheme while announcing six indictments Tuesday. Josh MoonFebruary 23, 2021
Corruption Feds indict six in Alabama virtual schools scheme The indictments include two former Alabama superintendents and a former high school football coach. Josh MoonFebruary 23, 2021
State Alabama’s recovery needs expanded Medicaid, unemployment insurance: report So far, state legislators have prioritized bills that help employers rather than workers, according to Alabama Arise. Micah DanneyFebruary 23, 2021
National Today is the birthday of W.E.B. Du Bois W.E.B. Du Bois was an author, journalist and early civil rights leader who helped co-found the NAACP. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 23, 2021
Congress Carl cosponsors legislation to block U.S. from rejoining the Iran nuclear deal President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from the agreement and imposed U.S. sanctions against Iran. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 23, 2021
Public safety Letter to lawmakers: Repeal Alabama’s Habitual Felony Offender Act 165 former judges and prosecutors, professors and public defenders signed on in support of Rep. Chris England's bill to repeal HFOA. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 22, 2021