Education While community colleges nationally saw enrollment decline, Alabama bucks the trend Alabama’s community colleges have experienced an increase in enrollment by at least 5 percent each year since 2020. StaffApril 11, 2023
Legislature Child care providers, parents call for more Pre-K, child care funds Advocates on Monday called on the Legislature to approve a combined $42 million increase in state investments. StaffApril 11, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week Three 29 committee meetings were held throughout the week. Beth LyonsApril 11, 2023
News Black voters, organizations sue Jefferson County for racial gerrymandering Alabama continues to be a hotbed for redistricting litigation, most notably the U.S. Supreme Court Case Merrill v. Milligan. Patrick DarringtonApril 10, 2023
Legislature “Divisive concepts” bill back on the calendar for Alabama House The bill advanced out of the House and a Senate committee last session but failed to reach the Senate floor. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2023
Legislature Recap: What the Alabama House passed in its second legislative week Outside of one controversial bill that stalled regarding the use of cell phones while driving, the House remained mostly in sync last week. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2023
Legislature Alabama Dems back expelled Tennessee lawmakers Following the expulsion of two Black lawmakers in Tennessee, Alabama Dems say they're ready to pick up the fight. Josh MoonApril 10, 2023
Opinion Opinion | A new twist of the knife from Warrior Met Coal The miners continue pushing for a fair contract, but this week, the company threw yet another wrench into the works. Kim KellyApril 10, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Senate Legislative Report: April 5-7 Throughout the week, the Senate passed a number of bills that the House will now consider. Patrick DarringtonApril 10, 2023
State Friends, fellow activists mourn loss of abortion access advocate Mia Raven Raven is the founder of the P.O.W.E.R. House in Montgomery and a founding member of the Yellowhammer Fund. Jacob HolmesApril 7, 2023