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 Sheriff, circuit clerk in Washington County switch to the GOP Washington County Sheriff Richard Stringer and Circuit Clerk Valerie Knapp joined the GOP. Brandon MoseleyDecember 14, 2020
Governor Governor addresses tax, economic development issues delayed due to COVID-19 The proclamation will allow citizens and businesses to avoid paying state taxes on certain benefits received under the CARES Act. StaffDecember 14, 2020
National Electoral College meets Monday to formally choose Biden Based on the certified results last week, Biden and Harris should have a commanding lead when the votes are finally tabulated. Brandon MoseleyDecember 14, 2020
News Retired Alabama Supreme Court Justice Hugh Maddox has died He won election in 1970 and served on the Court through 2001. Brandon MoseleyDecember 14, 2020
Health FDA grants emergency use authorization to Pfizer vaccine The FDA emergency use authorization gives the federal government the ability to start distributing it to states. Brandon MoseleyDecember 13, 2020
Health Hospitals see surge of COVID patients due to Thanksgiving gatherings "We've got to stop this now before conditions get even worse," UAB's Dr. Sarah Nafziger said. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 11, 2020
Health Alabama prepares for COVID-19 vaccines as the virus surges Alabama could begin receiving a shipment of 41,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine in a matter of days. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 11, 2020
Governor Governor awards grant to provide forensics training through JSU The university will use the grant to conduct training sessions for smaller and rural law enforcement agencies. StaffDecember 11, 2020
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