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 Holmes1 day ago
National Brooks cosponsors bill to bar senior Chinese officials from entering U.S. “Communist China is America’s geopolitical foe," Brooks said. Brandon MoseleyNovember 25, 2020
Health Average daily coronavirus cases in Alabama reach new highs as hospitalizations surge “It's incredibly important right now to maintain your bubble, to wear your mask, maintain distancing and wash your hands," UAB's Dr. Kierstin Kennedy said. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 24, 2020
Health Last Conversations: Aunt Cheryl "If there’s anything I’ve learned from her loss, it’s that she is right. Everyone does need help from time to time." Kristen BoldenNovember 24, 2020
Legislature The Alabama Senate will be under new leadership in 2021 The caucus unanimously elected Sen. Greg Reed, R-Jasper, as the new pro tem. Josh MoonNovember 24, 2020
News Poarch Creek Indians partners with Sweet Grown Alabama The tribe’s support will be used to fund traditional and digital marketing to encourage buying local, according to the nonprofit’s press release. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 24, 2020
Governor Governor awards nearly $19.4 million in block grants for Alabama communities The CDBG funds will be used to repair dangerous roads, provide safe water, build community and senior centers, improve sewer systems and more. StaffNovember 24, 2020
News Governor announces HomTex expansion to create 300-plus jobs in the Black Belt A family-owned and certified minority-owned business will create 300 to 325 new jobs. StaffNovember 24, 2020
Health “We’re not going to get a do-over:” Alabama health officer on Thanksgiving and COVID-19 There were 1,427 hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Alabama on Monday, the most since Aug. 11. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 23, 2020
Health Governor allocates $3.6 million in CARES Act funds to food banks The money is to go to the nonprofit Alabama Food Bank Association, which will administer the funds. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 23, 2020
Education Alabama Education Association, Board of Medical Examiners meet over excuses to break COVID-19 quarantines Prior to the meeting, the AEA on Nov. 5 threatened legal action against the board over the matter. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 23, 2020