Education Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report A researcher at the center-left think tank estimated vouchers could reduce Alabama public schools’ per-pupil funding by hundreds of dollars. Chance Phillips3 days ago
Education Public/Private partnership netted over $10M for summer learning over the last decade The private funding was raised by the Birmingham-based nonprofit Summer Adventures in Learning. StaffMay 21, 2024
Public safety ALDOT limits road construction for Memorial Day Weekend, urges safe driving ALDOT is asking drivers to put safety first during the heavily traveled holiday period. StaffMay 21, 2024
Health Bill would reauthorize Poison Control Center Network program The bill will provide continued support for the Alabama Poison Information Center in Birmingham. Mary Claire WootenMay 20, 2024
Education Former U.S. Rep. Bud Cramer confirmed to Alabama A&M board For 18 years, Cramer served Alabama’s 5th Congressional District in Washington. StaffMay 17, 2024
Education Alabama furthering efforts to improve early childhood education Over 400 pre-K through 3rd grade classes are funded through the P-3 initiative. Mary Claire WootenMay 16, 2024
Education Alabama PACT Board of Directors approves increase for benefit payments Directors of the Alabama Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Program approved a 4 percent increase to the current rate paid. StaffMay 16, 2024
Environment Federal PFAS regulations give Alabama Riverkeepers support In the fight against forever chemicals, enforceable limits could save our rivers. Mary Claire WootenMay 15, 2024
Infrastructure Bill legalizing self-driving cars awaits Gov. Ivey’s signature If signed, SB226 would legalize self-driving cars for personal use and prevent local governments from regulating or taxing them. Chance PhillipsMay 14, 2024
State Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action respond to mass shooting at Stockton party Three people shot and killed and at least twelve wounded Saturday night in a shooting at a party in Stockton. StaffMay 14, 2024
Health Diversicare of Montgomery celebrates National Skilled Nursing Care Week National Skilled Nursing Care week is May 12 through May 18. StaffMay 14, 2024