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 Holmes17 hours ago
Congress Moore, Palmer, Tuberville sign onto letter to DOJ about non-citizen voting Three members of Alabama’s delegation signed onto a letter asking the Department of Justice about noncitizen voting. Chance PhillipsJuly 15, 2024
Infrastructure DeKalb County receives $450,000 in Rebuild Alabama Project funds The funds will be used for the resurfacing of CR-89 from SR-35 to DeSoto State Park. StaffJuly 15, 2024
State AG’s office requests $975,000 for external counsel on transgender healthcare case Marshall is retaining a conservative firm to help defend Alabama’s ban on gender-affirming healthcare for minors in court. Chance PhillipsJuly 12, 2024
State Alabama Library Association creates its own bill of rights amid controversy As the Alabama Public Library Service works to create its own library bill of rights, the Alabama Library Association beat them to the punch. Jacob HolmesJuly 12, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey delivers $3.9 million for road and bridge projects Governor Kay Ivey awarded $3.9 million toward 12 projects across the state through funding created by the Rebuild Alabama Act Mary Claire WootenJuly 12, 2024
National RNC unveils 2024 platform embracing crypto, opposing Central Bank Digital Currencies This includes advocating for regulatory frameworks that support the growth and innovation of digital assets. StaffJuly 12, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt: American security demands more than proposed CFIUS rule Britt on Thursday reiterated the need to pass the Protect Our Bases Act, which she introduced. StaffJuly 12, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell announces 13th Annual Job Fair The job fair is free and open to the public. StaffJuly 12, 2024
Congress Alabama Republicans support the voter eligibility bill on conspiratorial grounds Rep. Terri Sewell pushed back against the Republican-supported SAVE Act, calling it “a dangerous, anti-democratic bill.” Chance PhillipsJuly 11, 2024
News Threats against Mobile LGBTQ book event prompt venue to cancel An LGBTQ book event faced backlash and threats online, leading the venue Oyster City to cancel. Jacob HolmesJuly 11, 2024