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 Holmes6 hours ago
Health Alabama breaks daily COVID-19 case, hospitalization record again Thursday Coronavirus hospitalizations reached another record high for the fourth time in so many days. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 3, 2020
Health Finance director: Alabama expects to spend nearly all of $1.8 billion in CARES Act funds “I think we'll be down to less than $10 million, and hopefully less than that,” the state finance director said. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 3, 2020
National U.S. Chamber announces support for a coronavirus aid bill before Christmas The Chamber is supporting a $908 billion bipartisan stimulus proposal. Brandon MoseleyDecember 3, 2020
News Alabama Realtors endorse Kirk Hatcher for Senate District 26 A runoff election for Senate District 26 will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 15. StaffDecember 3, 2020
News Merrill awards NASS Medallions to several power cooperatives These medallions recognize individuals, groups and organizations for exceptional service and dedication to carrying out the mission of the National Association of Secretaries of... StaffDecember 3, 2020
Health Alabama breaks daily case record, hospitalizations reach new high for third straight day Rising cases and hospitalizations suggest the death toll will keep climbing in the weeks and months to come. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 2, 2020
News Two more Alabama inmates die after testing positive for COVID-19 The deaths mark the 33rd and 34th deaths among inmates within Alabama’s correctional facilities. John H. GlennDecember 2, 2020
National Department of Justice sues Ashland Housing Authority alleging racial discrimination "AHA has engaged in a pattern or practice of race discrimination by steering applicants to housing communities based on race,” the complaint alleges. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 2, 2020
Economy Clean water advocates want a comprehensive water plan for Alabama that creates jobs Under new leadership, a plan for preserving clean water and fair access to it may be within reach in Alabama. Micah DanneyDecember 2, 2020
Governor Governor issues statement urging school systems to return for in-person learning The governor urged local school districts to resume in-person instruction. StaffDecember 2, 2020