Prisons Families call prisons “drug-infested slums” in annual public hearing, demand reform Sen. Vivian Figures said state legislators “need to spend some time in these prisons ... without any protection.” Chance Phillips20 hours ago
State State Examiner of Public Accounts appears to probe bonus approval at Port Authority At issue, as APR understands it, are two checks: One for $41,045.00 and another in the amount of $3,628.54 for a country club membership. Bill BrittMarch 24, 2022
Infrastructure Governor Ivey transfers funds for broadband expansion ADECA will deploy the funds in the coming months through grant programs to help expand access to high-speed internet service. StaffMarch 24, 2022
State International Olympic Committee president to attend World Games in Birmingham The World Games 2022 will take place from July 7 to 17 in Birmingham. StaffMarch 24, 2022
Education BEA report provides roadmap to increase educational attainment, labor force participation The report links the state’s workforce preparedness struggles to students falling behind in reading, math, and college- and career-readiness. StaffMarch 23, 2022
Education Report notes educational attainment gap in Alabama’s Black Belt The report notes that just 6 percent of Black Belt students obtained graduate or professional degrees in 2019, compared to 10 percent statewide. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 22, 2022
Corruption Senate bill would force doctors, pharmacies to provide off-label COVID-19 treatments There is no clear language in the bill defining any limitations of what FDA-approved medications could be claimed as a treatment for COVID-19. Jacob HolmesMarch 22, 2022
State Alabama receiving nearly $312 million to aid hurricane recovery A majority of the funds are designated by HUD for the areas most impacted by the hurricanes, which include all of Mobile and Baldwin... StaffMarch 21, 2022
State Governor awards grants for law enforcement equipment in five counties Governor Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $101,025 to help five law enforcement agencies purchase new or update existing equipment. StaffMarch 21, 2022
State Drive Electric Alabama Birmingham launches with EV Showcase Saturday’s showcase included models from Ford, Chevy, Kia, BMW, Tesla, Nissan, Jaguar, Volkswagen and Rivian. StaffMarch 21, 2022
State Local agencies receive $11 million to assist low-income families with water costs Funding for the grants comes from a one-time allocation made available by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. StaffMarch 18, 2022