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 Holmes2 days ago
Infrastructure ADEM allocated over $1 billion in federal, state funds for updated infrastructure In 2022, Alabama began funding a large-scale project to update and improve every county's drinking water and sewer needs. Mary Claire WootenJune 13, 2024
Congress Sen. Tuberville champions Republican Farm Bill framework The Republican Farm Bill proposal has been criticized for its negative impacts on SNAP, animal welfare protections, and climate change. Chance PhillipsJune 13, 2024
Economy Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su visits New Flyer plant in Anniston The acting secretary of labor visited the Anniston New Flyer plant, where workers unionized and won significant raises this year. Chance PhillipsJune 13, 2024
Elections SPLC launches bilingual voting campaign The campaign is designed to mobilize and unite voters of color across the South. StaffJune 13, 2024
Elections BCA endorses Kelvin Datcher in House District 52 special election The House District 52 special primary election will be held on Tuesday, June 18. StaffJune 13, 2024
Courts Clean Up Alabama is looking to fund Prattville library’s legal fight Clean Up Alabama is asking people to donate to fund the legal battle at the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. Jacob HolmesJune 12, 2024
Courts Texas appeals court rules libraries can’t remove books for disagreeable viewpoints There are key differences between this case and a federal lawsuit currently facing the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. Jacob HolmesJune 12, 2024
Courts Florida ban on gender-affirming care for minors declared unconstitutional A Florida ban on gender-affirming care “not meaningfully distinguishable from” a similar Alabama ban currently in effect was declared unconstitutional. Chance PhillipsJune 12, 2024
Economy NLRB General Counsel Abruzzo spreads awareness of key labor law precedent During a recent online panel, labor law experts spoke about the challenges union organizers face in the South. Chance PhillipsJune 12, 2024
Health Alabamians safely dispose of over 4,000 pounds of medications on Take Back Day Held twice each year, Take Back Day aims to reduce the risk of medication misuse and potential drug overdoses. StaffJune 12, 2024