State States seek Supreme Court stay on new EPA Power Plant rule 24 states, including Alabama, ask the Supreme Court to block new EPA rules on coal and gas power plant emissions. Mary Claire Wooten8 hours ago
State Jesse Skaggs named chief of staff for Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth Skaggs is scheduled to assume duties as chief of staff beginning Oct. 1. John H. GlennAugust 26, 2022
Infrastructure Broadband expansion to reach “every Alabama address” within six years The FCC is mandating 100 percent coverage of internet with download speeds of at least 25 megabits per second. Jacob HolmesAugust 25, 2022
State Ivey visits mining site turned development project in Walker County The development of the site is expected to complete its first phase in 2024. John H. GlennAugust 25, 2022
Infrastructure ACCA past president breaks down ARPA funding for counties ACCA past president Randy Vest said premium pay and jail and courthouse ventilation have been high priorities for counties so far. Jacob HolmesAugust 25, 2022
State Ag commissioner responds to Borden Dairy plant closures The Borden Dairy closure will impact more than 100 public school districts, charter schools, and government agencies. StaffAugust 25, 2022
Public safety Perry Hooper Jr. arrested on first-degree sexual abuse charge Hooper is a member of the Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee and a former state representative. John H. GlennAugust 23, 2022
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 positivity rate begins to decline The 7-day positivity rate as of Aug. 17 was 25 percent, down from 27.6 percent two weeks earlier on Aug. 3. John H. GlennAugust 22, 2022
Health Despite national decline, Alabama’s uninsured rate has risen in recent years Alabama is one of 12 states that has chosen not to expand Medicaid. John H. GlennAugust 22, 2022
State Southern Cultural Center to host “national” neo-Confederate conference in Wetumpka The stated goal of the Southern Cultural Center is to reestablish an independent South free from federal involvement. Jacob HolmesAugust 19, 2022
News Her son died in Easterling Correctional Facility; she’s still waiting for answers Reginald Alford is said to have died of a seizure. ADOC says the case "is under final review." John H. GlennAugust 19, 2022