News ALBBAA adds new marketing director to staff The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association has added Prattville resident Rhett Hollon as the organization’s new marketing director. StaffMay 10, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Dr. David Bronner celebrates fifty years as CEO of RSA David Bronner has marked his place in Alabama governmental history. Steve FlowersMay 10, 2023
Economy Labor quality surpasses inflation as No. 1 problem facing small business Labor quality was the top business problem at 24 percent, with inflation in second place at 23 percent. StaffMay 10, 2023
State Child care providers encouraged to apply for DHR grants Qualified applicants will receive $2,000 for each daytime child care slot, double the original grant amount. Jacob HolmesMay 9, 2023
Legislature Education budget includes $1M for Troy program combatting “woke capitalism” The money is directed to the Free Enterprise Scholars program, a new program at Troy. Jacob HolmesMay 9, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | DNC chair: ADP allegations “troubling,” could halt support, impose sanctions New bylaws adopted by ADP leaders eliminate three other minority caucuses, raising questions about diversity and inclusion within the party. Josh MoonMay 9, 2023
Legislature Gov. Ivey signs bill loosening auto liability insurance requirements for service members Previously, Alabama military residents temporarily stationed outside of Alabama were required to maintain two policies. StaffMay 9, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt co-sponsors bill to crack down on trade cheats, support American manufacturers The bill takes aim at companies that dump foreign-made goods into the United States. StaffMay 9, 2023
Opinion Opinion | We must prioritize site development to win the “game” of economic development If Alabama makes the investments now into our state’s critical industrial sites, we can win the game of economic development. Jimmy RaneMay 9, 2023
Legislature Week in review: Senate passes historic education budget The Senate passed a historic education budget worth $8.8 billion, including a $2 billion supplemental package. Patrick DarringtonMay 8, 2023