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 Walter5 days ago
State NCAA president speaks out on push to ban trans athletes from sports President Mark Emmert expressed concern over legislative pushes in state legislatures to ban transgender youth from participating in public school sports. John H. GlennApril 5, 2021
State Republicans criticize Biden’s infrastructure plan Republicans are criticizing the $2.5 trillion infrastructure bill. Brandon MoseleyApril 5, 2021
Infrastructure Majority say solving coastal region congestion important to economic development Nearly 86 percent of those surveyed rate traffic congestion on the Bayway and through the Wallace Tunnel as bad or very bad during peak... StaffApril 5, 2021
State Will Bright Foundation receives $356K to help people recover from opioid addiction The Will Bright Foundation will receive more than $500,000 to help its efforts in and around Fayette County. Brandon MoseleyApril 5, 2021
Health Alabama opening COVID-19 vaccines to all 16 and older beginning Monday State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the state has an "available supply" of vaccines, which prompted the decision. Eddie BurkhalterApril 2, 2021
Health State health officer: Alabama ranks last in COVID vaccinations due to slow start Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the state will likely open eligibility to all before May 1. Eddie BurkhalterApril 2, 2021
State Tim Cook says Apple supports easier, more inclusive voting Apple's CEO has criticized his home state in the past for being "too slow" on equality for its Black residents. Micah DanneyApril 2, 2021
Prisons PR firm’s contract for Alabama prisons held up in oversight committee Some members expressed concern that $1.5 million could be better spent on the state's prison crisis. Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2021
State Attorney general files suit challenging federal rescue plan’s state tax provision States can't make up for tax cuts with federal relief funds. Marshall says that's a de facto ban on tax cuts. Micah DanneyApril 1, 2021
Health Alabama’s hospitals, nursing homes urge mask usage, issue reminders on visitation Association leaders say masks will continue to be an important weapon in decreasing the spread of the virus. StaffApril 1, 2021