Congress Sen. Britt to chair Banking Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, Community Development The subcommittee has primary jurisdiction over issues related to affordable and accessible housing, mortgage servicing, transit, and urban development. Staff11 hours ago
Economy Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant Sixteen of 19 workers at the Gaylord Chemical facility in Tuscaloosa voted to join the International Chemical Workers Union. Chance PhillipsJanuary 10, 2025
Congress Tuberville refiles ban on transgender athletes in sports The bill would effectively ban transgender individuals' participation in sports. Alex JobinJanuary 10, 2025
News PARCA: Population growth despite lower trends in natural change Alabama's population grew by 40,000, driven by migration and international immigration, but faces challenges with aging and low birth rates. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 10, 2025
Economy Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight According to the NFIB, 35 percent of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill. StaffJanuary 10, 2025
Congress Sens. Katie Britt, Rick Scott introduce bipartisan bill to “Lock The Clock” The practice of adjusting clocks twice a year has been a subject of debate in the United States. StaffJanuary 9, 2025
State Steve Marshall endorses call for “largest deportation in U.S. history” Marshall was among the 21 Republican state attorneys general who endorsed the letter. Wesley WalterJanuary 9, 2025
News Flags to fly at half-staff to honor fallen Irondale police officer A decorated law enforcement officer and Army veteran, Mark Meadows dedicated more than three decades to public service. StaffJanuary 9, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell becomes first Black woman to serve on House Ways and Means Subcommittee Sewell has served as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee since 2017. StaffJanuary 9, 2025
News J.D. Snoddy sworn In for 5th term as Winston County circuit clerk This elected position, established in the Alabama Constitution, carries a six-year term. StaffJanuary 9, 2025
National Alabama unions celebrate passage of Social Security Fairness Act President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, a bill which looks to make the distribution of Social Security funds more equitable. Alex JobinJanuary 8, 2025