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
Elections Federal judge rules against challenge of Alabama’s felon voting law The lawsuit alleged that Alabama's law was racially discriminatory and imposed cruel and unusual punishment. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 7, 2020
Elections No GOP senator is publicly backing Brooks’s plan to reject election results To this point, GOP senators have been dismissive of Brooks’s plan. Brandon MoseleyDecember 7, 2020
Elections April Weaver announces run for state Senate In May, Weaver was appointed by President Donald Trump to serve as the Region IV regional director of the U.S. Department of Health and... StaffDecember 6, 2020
Health Alabama state health officer: COVID numbers are “mind-boggling” “Unfortunately, we have very difficult times ahead,” said Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 4, 2020
News Merrill defends social media comments, questions motives of Black Lives Matter movement During the interview, he blamed most of the uproar on “liberal, white women” who have “attacked” him on social media. Josh MoonDecember 4, 2020
Education Report: Alabama ranks 47th in the nation in child well-being The state’s poor ranking is also a drop from Alabama’s ranking last year of 44th in the nation. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 4, 2020
Congress Jones applaudes inclusion of his anti-money laundering legislation in defense bill The bill aims to combat illicit financial activity by terrorists, drug traffickers and other criminals. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 4, 2020
News Pandemic unemployment benefits set to expire after Christmas Claimants are encouraged to continue filings certifications in the event Congress approves new legislation. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 4, 2020
Economy After increasing for several weeks, new unemployment claims drop Of the claims filed, 42 percent were related to COVID-19. Micah DanneyDecember 4, 2020
Congress Mike Rogers will be most powerful Republican in the House on national defense Rogers currently serves as the ranking member on the House Committee on Homeland Security. Brandon MoseleyDecember 4, 2020