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 aerospace industry programs for students, small businesses announced Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth announced on Monday two new programs for those interested in working in Alabama's aerospace industry. StaffFebruary 4, 2021
Party politics Republicans praise governor’s State of the State Address “Governor Kay Ivey set forth an agenda with big goals and a bold vision," ALGOP Chair Terry Lathan said. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 3, 2021
Education No Kid Hungry campaign gives $422,500 to school meal programs in Alabama Twelve Alabama school districts will receive grants to support school meal programs. John H. GlennFebruary 3, 2021
Economy NFIB: Alabama small business would lose millions without COVID tax deduction Small businesses should be able to deduct forgiven expenses paid for with federal PPP loans on state income taxes, the NFIB says. StaffFebruary 3, 2021
State BCA names new administrative assistant, policy analyst for governmental affairs William Newman will serve as the administrative assistant and policy analyst for the governmental affairs team. StaffFebruary 3, 2021
Economy Report shows Alabama making strides in workforce development “Alabama is a national leader in workforce development," Gov. Kay Ivey said. StaffFebruary 3, 2021
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey discusses challenges, proposals in State of the State speech Instead of speaking before a joint Senate and House, Ivey spoke from inside a largely empty Capitol. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 2, 2021
Governor The full text of Gov. Kay Ivey’s 2021 State of the State Address In the speech, the governor reflected on the challenges of the past year and laid out her future priorities. StaffFebruary 2, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 vaccine eligibility check, scheduling website is live Users can schedule to be vaccinated, if their county has vaccine, and sign up to be notified when their county does have doses on... Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 2, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decline slightly About half of the new claims are due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Micah DanneyFebruary 2, 2021