Economy Alabama sees job growth and record high employment in November, labor participation up “This job growth continues improving, and we know that Alabama’s employers are continuing to add jobs each and every month,” said Washington. StaffDecember 25, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Season’s reminder: Every child, from manger to castle, holds future potential There's an urgent need for Alabama's leaders to address the harrowing circumstances of our state's most vulnerable. Bill BrittDecember 22, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Giving struggling students a chance to achieve their dreams Alabama’s Turnaround Schools Initiative will give some of our most struggling public school students a chance to achieve their dreams. Kay IveyDecember 22, 2023
Legislature Coleman holds press conference in Mobile announcing new body cam footage bill As she announced the legislation, Coleman was surrounded by community members holding signs in support of Jawan Dallas. Patrick DarringtonDecember 22, 2023
Courts Court rejects AG’s argument that private citizens can’t bring VRA Section 2 claims The ruling allows a Louisiana redistricting case to continue and sets up a potential clash at the U.S. Supreme Court. Jacob HolmesDecember 22, 2023
Courts Plaintiffs alleging prison labor scheme ask court to enforce parole guidelines Since 2019, granted paroles have plummeted to under 10 percent of applicants being released. Jacob HolmesDecember 22, 2023
Courts Marshall files brief opposing expedition of Trump’s prosecution Marshall filed a brief in the federal court case involving Trump that opposes a request to expedite the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. Patrick DarringtonDecember 21, 2023
Elections Democratic candidate for 2nd Congressional District withdraws The Democratic field for Alabama's newly-drawn 2nd District is down to 12. Josh MoonDecember 21, 2023
National Trump’s Colorado ballot disqualification sparks fierce ALGOP chair backlash The U.S. Supreme Court now faces immense pressure to address this controversial case expeditiously. Bill BrittDecember 21, 2023
Elections Congressional candidate Anthony Daniels condemns threats against synagogues Daniels condemned the threats that caused multiple synagogues to evacuate over the weekend. Josh MoonDecember 21, 2023