Congress Sen. Katie Britt praises advancement of Laken Riley Act The bill received bipartisan support and is primed for final passage. Jacob HolmesJanuary 10, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s mental health crisis demands urgent action If we claim to value life, we need to prove it. And that starts with recognizing that mental health care is a moral imperative. Bill BrittJanuary 10, 2025
Economy Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant Sixteen of 19 workers at the Gaylord Chemical facility in Tuscaloosa voted to join the International Chemical Workers Union. Chance PhillipsJanuary 10, 2025
Congress Tuberville refiles ban on transgender athletes in sports The bill would effectively ban transgender individuals' participation in sports. Alex JobinJanuary 10, 2025
News PARCA: Population growth despite lower trends in natural change Alabama's population grew by 40,000, driven by migration and international immigration, but faces challenges with aging and low birth rates. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 10, 2025
Economy Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight According to the NFIB, 35 percent of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill. StaffJanuary 10, 2025
Legislature State Rep. files bill to untax eyeglasses, contacts Alabama is one of just five states that tax optical aids. Jacob HolmesJanuary 9, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | There’s proof that Alabama could be better. In south Alabama, there's a group of people proving that if you take care of the least of us and give people opportunities, you'll... Josh MoonJanuary 9, 2025
Congress Sens. Katie Britt, Rick Scott introduce bipartisan bill to “Lock The Clock” The practice of adjusting clocks twice a year has been a subject of debate in the United States. StaffJanuary 9, 2025
Legislature Pre-filed bill would require timely wheelchair repairs HB75 mandates timely wheelchair repairs and dealer accountability, with penalties for non-compliance. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 9, 2025