State States seek Supreme Court stay on new EPA Power Plant rule 24 states, including Alabama, ask the Supreme Court to block new EPA rules on coal and gas power plant emissions. Mary Claire Wooten2 days ago
Education ALSDE launches “Teachers are the Real Influencers” campaign It's the state's newest wave of its ongoing teacher recruitment efforts. StaffMarch 3, 2023
Health Mental health system faces crises of workforce shortage, uncompensated care Alabama has struggled for years with access to care. Jacob HolmesMarch 2, 2023
Health COVID-19 deaths in Alabama reach 21,000 The grim milestone comes almost exactly three years after the first confirmed COVID-19 cases in Alabama. John H. GlennMarch 2, 2023
State RESTORE Juvenile Reentry Program has launched The program is expected to serve 120 juveniles over a 12-month period. StaffMarch 2, 2023
Prisons ADOC confirms ninth death in state custody this month At least nine individuals have now died in state prisons this month, according to previous confirmations from the ADOC. John H. GlennMarch 1, 2023
Infrastructure Sewell announces $18.4 million to expand broadband at Alabama HBCUs The $18.4 million in funding will expand access to high-speed internet at HBCUs and Minority Serving Institutions in Alabama. StaffMarch 1, 2023
Party politics ALGOP demands the state “legally abolish diversity, equity, inclusion” policies The Alabama Republican Party on Saturday approved a resolution supporting the end of DEI policies in public institutions. John H. GlennFebruary 28, 2023
Prisons Governor asks AG to resume executions after ADOC completes execution protocol ADOC is adding more medical personnel and equipment after the review, but the department is seeking more time to execute. Jacob HolmesFebruary 27, 2023
Party politics A conspiracy theorist with questionable financial dealings ran for ALGOP vice chair Gregg Phillips — an election fraud conspiracy theorist who helped produce the debunked film "2000 Mules" — ran for party vice chairman. John H. GlennFebruary 27, 2023
State Gov. Ivey awards funds to assist low-income residents with water bills ADECA is administering the grants from funds provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. StaffFebruary 27, 2023