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 Phillips2 hours ago
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 Holmes2 hours ago
State Gov. Ivey awards grant to non-profit fighting human trafficking Gov. Ivey awarded the grant to the Covenant Rescue Group, a non-profit that trains law enforcement and assists in operations. Mary Claire Wooten1 day ago
State Alabama DHR announces final round of child care stability grants Starting Monday, July 15, DHR will be accepting applications for Child Care Stability grants. Staff1 day ago
Health FTC report: PBMs inflate drug costs, harm independent pharmacies The country's largest pharmacy benefit managers are contributing to a rise in prescription drug prices. Staff2 days ago
State Rep. Sewell announces $750,000 to preserve Foster Hall on the campus of Selma University The funding announced on Tuesday is part of a $10.6 million investment by NPS in HBCUs nationwide. Staff2 days ago
Infrastructure $16.9M from Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Montgomery bus system upgrade Rep. Terri Sewell was the only member of Alabama’s delegation to vote in favor of the bill. Staff2 days ago
Infrastructure Ribbon cut on Selma Landing renovation The Selma Landing has recently been inoperable. Staff2 days ago
Prisons Alabama organization receives $1.5 million to help inmates re-enter society The Southwest Alabama Partnership for Training and Employment was awarded a $1.5 million Pathway Home grant to help reduce recidivism. Chance Phillips3 days ago
Prisons DOJ reaffirms duty of prison officials to protect incarcerated individuals from harm The plaintiffs in Duke v. Hamm allege that prisoner-on-prisoner violence and sexual assault are rampant. Staff3 days ago