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 Walter3 days ago
Infrastructure ADECA establishes new Digital Expansion Division focused on broadband The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs has established a new division dedicated to expanding access to high-speed internet throughout the state. StaffNovember 17, 2021
State Federal lawsuits claim new state, congressional maps suppress Black voters The two lawsuits request a federal court halt the implementation of the new state and congressional districts. John H. GlennNovember 16, 2021
Education State launches 2nd annual Thank Alabama Teachers Week Extending through Sunday, Nov. 21, Thank Alabama Teachers Week was created in 2020 for Alabamians to show gratitude. StaffNovember 16, 2021
Health UAB pediatric infectious disease expert urges children get COVID vaccine Alabama has the fourth-lowest percentage of residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 15, 2021
State Recycling campaign a success in Calhoun County, organizers say The events were designed to enhance recycling and spur economic growth in East Alabama. StaffNovember 15, 2021
Health Alabama vets ask Gov. Kay Ivey to expand Medicaid Doing so would provide access to affordable healthcare to approximately 5,000 veterans and 8,000 family members, the letter reads. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 12, 2021
Health Medical Cannabis Commission preparing procedures With the state dictating that license applications be available by September 2022, the commission has a tight deadline. Jacob HolmesNovember 12, 2021
Education Ivey pushes for one-year delay in third grade reading requirement The delay would allow state officials to obtain more data on the effects of the pandemic on students' test scores. Josh MoonNovember 11, 2021
State Opinion | God bless our veterans Thank a veteran today and pray that God blesses them – those of all conflicts and wars, shapes and sizes, rank and file. Beth ChapmanNovember 11, 2021
Prisons Art exhibition to feature works of current, formerly incarcerated individuals The organizations are working together to create an arts exhibition called “Changing the Course." StaffNovember 11, 2021