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 Walter2 days ago
Prisons Organizations challenge use of COVID relief funds to build prisons “Building more prisons is a gross misuse of funds that were sent to help the people of Alabama, not punish them,” said JaTaune Bosby. StaffDecember 21, 2021
State Snapshot of Alabama’s workforce Workforce is a hot topic in 2021 with no shortage of discussions about labor force participation rates, employee retention and labor shortages. StaffDecember 21, 2021
Health Federal appeals court reinstates Biden’s vaccine mandate The appeals court ruled that OSHA has the authority to regulate viruses in the workplace. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 20, 2021
Education University of Alabama Faculty Senate formally opposes ban of Critical Race Theory The University of Alabama Faculty Senate has officially passed a resolution stating its opposition to legislation banning critical race theory. Jacob HolmesDecember 20, 2021
Infrastructure Carl lends support to latest I-10 bridge proposal “My greatest concern is having the option for locals to cross the bay without paying a toll, so I’m encouraged by the latest bridge... StaffDecember 20, 2021
Corruption Former Athens City School superintendent pleads guilty to defrauding state Holladay faces up to five years in prison and large fines after pleading guilty. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 17, 2021
Prisons NFL commercial highlights Alabama Appleseed It features linebacker Trey Flowers and Motis Wright, an Alabama man freed from a life sentence with Alabama Appleseed's help. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 17, 2021
State Secretary of State, Mobile ID Unit visit all 67 counties Alabama citizens can receive a free photo voter ID, as well as register to vote. StaffDecember 17, 2021
Health Alabama confirms first case of Omicron COVID variant The Alabamian confirmed to have the omicron variant had no travel history outside of the state. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 16, 2021
State The Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute announces new board members The Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute has announced 27 new members of its Board of Directors as it grows and expands programming. StaffDecember 16, 2021