Infrastructure Alabama roads ranked 2nd nationwide amid debate over truck weight limits Despite remarkable progress, challenges loom in the form of SB110 and HB204, which would increase weight limits for log trucks. Bill Britt20 hours ago
Education UA strengthens commitment to rural communities through STARS College Network The STARS College Network is a coalition of 32 of the nation’s most prominent institutions. StaffJuly 25, 2024
State AG Marshall opposes rescheduling marijuana, calls it a “cheap ploy” Steve Marshall joined ten other state attorneys general in claiming rescheduling marijuana is illegal, against international law, and unwarranted. Chance PhillipsJuly 24, 2024
Education University of Alabama shuts down DEI office to comply with state law The new UA website meant to explain the effects of SB129 describes new restrictions on UA instructors in detail. Chance PhillipsJuly 24, 2024
Aerospace and Defense Sen. Britt highlights Alabama’s aerospace and defense prowess at Farnborough Airshow Britt led a bipartisan Congressional delegation to the Farnborough Airshow in the United Kingdom. StaffJuly 24, 2024
Education Troy University Surveying and Geomatics Sciences program wins national award Troy University’s Surveying and Geomatics Sciences program is one of seven in the nation to be honored with the Surveying Education Award. StaffJuly 24, 2024
State Growing Alabama funding to boost economic development Gov. Kay Ivey and the Renewal of Alabama Commission have announced $15.5 million in funding for the Growing Alabama program. Mary Claire WootenJuly 23, 2024
Infrastructure ALDOT announces grants for municipal airports These grants are made possible through ALDOT’s Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program. StaffJuly 23, 2024
State Ala. Dept. of Agriculture and Industries issues biosecurity measures for livestock shows Livestock shows held in conjunction with fairs across Alabama will be starting soon. StaffJuly 23, 2024
State Former KKK lawyer invited to speak at Neo-Confederate conference in Wetumpka Sam Dickson of Atlanta frequently represented the Klan in the courtroom. Jacob HolmesJuly 22, 2024
Aerospace and Defense Alabama promoting aerospace growth at Farnborough Airshow Alabama will showcase its growth in the aerospace and defense sectors this week while looking for further investments in the state. Mary Claire WootenJuly 22, 2024