Education House approves $12.1 billion education budget, nearly doubles CHOOSE Act funding Democrats criticized the CHOOSE Act funding, arguing that the program diverts funding that could be used to better public schools. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
News “Gas station dope:” The legal and personal battles over Tianeptine If taken in high enough doses, tianeptine mimics the effects of opioids. John H. GlennDecember 16, 2020
Health UAB prepares for first vaccinations, but still relies on public to slow virus’s spread Health experts see a light at the end of the tunnel but warn that we are still very much in the tunnel. Micah DanneyDecember 16, 2020
Education Report: Lottery could help pay for college for thousands A report recommends legislators put an estimated $280 million in annual revenues from a state lottery toward education. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 16, 2020
Elections Hatcher wins District 26 runoff State Rep. Kirk Hatcher steamrolled his way to an easy, 50-point victory. Josh MoonDecember 16, 2020
Infrastructure C Spire acquires Harbor Communications, plans broadband expansion in Baldwin County The Mississippi-based broadband company announced its third acquisition in Alabama. Josh MoonDecember 16, 2020
Economy Survey: One in four small businesses will close if conditions don’t improve soon The number is up 5 percent from a survey conducted last month StaffDecember 16, 2020
Elections ALGOP announces qualifying dates for SD 14 special election Republican qualifying will open online on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. Brandon MoseleyDecember 16, 2020
Congress Congresswoman Martha Roby gives final floor speech "I cannot adequately express how deeply thankful I am for the confidence my constituents have placed in me over the years,” Roby said. Brandon MoseleyDecember 16, 2020
News John Wahl announces candidacy for chairman of ALGOP Vice Chairman John Wahl announced his candidacy in an email announcement to members. Brandon MoseleyDecember 16, 2020
Health Alabama sets new hospitalization record on day vaccines arrive Officials say the situation for hospitals is dire and vaccines are not coming in time to quell the current surge. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 15, 2020