State Reentry Alabama discusses occupational licensing reform Reentry Alabama highlights challenges in workforce reentry due to Alabama’s broad occupational licensing barriers, urging legislative reform. Mary Claire Wooten16 hours ago
Courts Alabama AG joined election lawsuit despite similar changes in Alabama The lawsuit is widely viewed by legal experts as little more than a publicity stunt. Josh MoonDecember 11, 2020
Economy Unemployment claims stayed steady last week; almost half COVID-related Some 3,317 claims were related to COVID-19, representing 47 percent. Micah DanneyDecember 11, 2020
Health Alabama COVID cases, hospitalizations reach another record high Alabama’s ICU availability dipped to a record low 8 percent Wednesday, with just 130 beds available statewide. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 10, 2020
News Birmingham task force releases recommendations for police reform “It is important to understand that reform does not happen in one day," Woodfin said. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 10, 2020
News Governor awards $1.9 million to aid elderly, disabled abuse victims The grant to the state Department of Human Resources will provide in-home or temporary placement. StaffDecember 10, 2020
Health Death of 94-year-old man in Alabama prison highlights struggle to control COVID-19 AODC has struggled to control the virus, which has infected at least 1,033 incarcerated people and at least 729 workers. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 10, 2020
Congress In farewell speech, Jones calls on senators to work together for the country Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, in his final speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate, talked about what is possible through hard work and... Eddie BurkhalterDecember 10, 2020
Courts Alabama AG joins brief in Texas lawsuit seeking to overturn election results The lawsuit seeks to overturn the results in those four key battleground states. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 10, 2020
News DOJ sues Alabama over violence, “unconstitutional” conditions in state prisons The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Corrections Eddie BurkhalterDecember 9, 2020
Health Amid worsening COVID crisis, governor extends mask mandate with no new restrictions Ivey said there would be no new restrictions "because we've learned to live with the virus and incorporate precautions into our daily lives.” Eddie BurkhalterDecember 9, 2020