Infrastructure Alabama roads ranked 2nd nationwide amid debate over truck weight limits Despite remarkable progress, challenges loom in the form of SB110 and HB204, which would increase weight limits for log trucks. Bill Britt5 hours ago
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
State Orange Beach awarded federal aid to boost tourism after pandemic slowdown The federal aid will pay for planning and marketing to bolster tourism along the coast. Eddie BurkhalterApril 9, 2021
State Three new board members elected to The Children First board of directors Ted Hosp, David Dennis and Michael Smith were selected to join the Children First board of directors. StaffApril 9, 2021
State Alabama Association of Nonprofits names executive director The board of directors of the Alabama Association of Nonprofits named Danielle A. Dunbar as the association’s executive director. StaffApril 9, 2021
State Jefferson State, industry partners launch heavy equipment program The program assists students ages 18 and older in obtaining nationally recognized certifications for Heavy Equipment Operators. StaffApril 9, 2021
Health More than 300 Alabama medical professionals to Ivey: Expand Medicaid The American Rescue Plan Act could cover the initial costs of making 300,000 uninsured Alabamians eligible, advocates say. Micah DanneyApril 8, 2021
Health Alabama mask order to expire Friday along with most other mandates Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris encouraged the continued wearing of masks after the order expires. Eddie BurkhalterApril 7, 2021