Environment Steve Marshall celebrates withdrawal of emissions regulation attempt Advanced Clean Fleets would have required California truck buyers to increasingly purchase zero-emission trucks. Wesley Walter8 hours ago
News Retired U.S. Marines general endorses Doug Jones Krulak, a Republican, served as the 31st commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps and as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 20, 2020
News Alabama inmate dies after inmate-on-inmate assault Edwin Wells, 29, died on Oct. 10 from injuries during an apparent inmate-on-inmate assault at the Easterling Correctional Facility, the Alabama Department of Corrections... Eddie BurkhalterOctober 20, 2020
Infrastructure Alabama’s Black Belt lacks quality internet access, report finds Twenty-two of 24 Black Belt counties are below the statewide average of 86 percent of the population who have access to high-speed internet, and... Eddie BurkhalterOctober 20, 2020
Economy Governor announces auto supplier IAC plans Alabama expansion IAC is committing $34.3 million in new capital investment to expand its new manufacturing facility located in Tuscaloosa County. Brandon MoseleyOctober 20, 2020
National AUM poll suggests Alabamians divided on prison reform proposals 90 percent of Alabamians favor some type of reform to the state's prison systems, but there is little agreement on what efforts should be... Brandon MoseleyOctober 20, 2020
News Federal assistance following Sally tops $100 million, one month remains to apply The deadline to register for assistance from FEMA and the SBA is Nov. 19, 2020. StaffOctober 20, 2020
Courts Aderholt fully supports Barrett’s confirmation process Confirmation hearings began last week and a vote on her confirmation is expected in the next week just days before the general election. Brandon MoseleyOctober 20, 2020
Elections Coalition of attorneys general file opposition to Alabama attempt to ban curbside voting The AGs argue that Alabama’s suggestion to the courts that curbside voting invites fraud is “unfounded.” Eddie BurkhalterOctober 19, 2020
News Alabama revenues grew despite COVID pandemic, analysis shows Tax revenue into the state’s General Fund was 7 percent higher this year the Education Trust Fund brought in an additional $209 million in... Eddie BurkhalterOctober 19, 2020
Health At least 248 COVID deaths reported in Alabama in October The cumulative death toll in Alabama has risen by 248 to 2,788 in October and by 124 in the last week alone. Brandon MoseleyOctober 19, 2020