Party politics New DNC chair: A change is coming New DNC chair Ken Martin said the Democrats have learned some tough lessons and they're changing the way they fight, from top to bottom Josh Moon55 minutes ago
State Ainsworth welcomes National Lieutenant Governors Association annual meeting The meeting convenes lieutenant governors and seconds-in-command from across the country. StaffApril 15, 2021
State Black Belt Adventures Advisory Council expanded The council is comprised of young professionals who are advocates and champions for the Black Belt region. StaffApril 14, 2021
Health Alabama pauses Johnson & Johnson vaccine use after rare blood clots State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said there have been no reports of adverse reactions in Alabama. Eddie BurkhalterApril 13, 2021
Prisons As vaccines trickle into Alabama prisons, COVID-19 deaths continue Despite statements in February that vaccines couldn't be stored outside of prisons and brought in, that's what's now happening. Eddie BurkhalterApril 13, 2021
Education Three plead guilty in virtual schools scheme The guilty pleas include a former district superintendent, who admitted to receiving thousands of dollars for his part in the scam. Josh MoonApril 12, 2021
State Union organizers vow to “not be oppressed by billion-dollar industries anymore” Organizers said they "have set the tone that the labor movement is alive right now, that Black Lives Matter is alive right now." Micah DanneyApril 12, 2021
Education Alabama Workforce Council praises rule mandating student action on financial aid Nearly $50 million in federal tuition assistance goes unused by young Alabamians each year. Micah DanneyApril 12, 2021
Health Possible vaccinations of children at Birmingham site under review Currently, no COVID-19 vaccine has FDA authorization for those under the age of 16. Only Pfizer has authorization for 16 and up. Eddie BurkhalterApril 9, 2021
State Early tally says Amazon workers in Bessemer vote against joining union The company won enough votes by a wide margin. The union said it would file an objection with the NLRB. Micah DanneyApril 9, 2021
State Unclear if “internal review” of Alabama AG’s nonprofit’s role in deadly riot completed Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said months ago he'd conduct an internal review of the nonprofit he leads. Eddie BurkhalterApril 9, 2021