News Innovate Alabama launches HBCU Innovation Experience, hosts Tech Brunch HBCU academic leaders will be able to network with peers, founders and program leadership. StaffMarch 17, 2023
Legislature Legislature approves $1.06 billion pandemic relief spending The House concurred 96-0 with the Senate's amended legislation. Final approval now rests with Gov. Kay Ivey. John H. GlennMarch 16, 2023
Prisons Officials raise spending cap on new Elmore County prison to nearly $1 billion In a contract signed last year, the expected cost to build the new 4,000-bed prison in Elmore County was $623 million. Jacob HolmesMarch 16, 2023
Elections District 10 election challenge moves towards House hearing The two sides have submitted questions for depositions and appear to be settled on a process for hearing the matter. Josh MoonMarch 16, 2023
News $1.06 billion ARPA disbursement clears Senate committee with amendment The bill now goes to the full Senate for its consideration. John H. GlennMarch 16, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Investing in Alabama’s future with ARPA funds Our state’s infrastructure, for broadband, water and sewer, is where we are looking to allocate the largest sum of ARPA Funds. Greg ReedMarch 16, 2023
Infrastructure Sewell announces $1.4 million to improve transportation efficiency, safety The money is from a SMART Grant funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. StaffMarch 16, 2023
State BCA expands governmental affairs, public relations teams Caroline Franklin has been selected as BCA’s director of governmental affairs and executive director of ProgressPAC. StaffMarch 16, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Coming soon to a doctor’s office near you: Cutting-edge research and care This kind of precision medicine is already happening today, but too few Alabamians are enjoying the benefits. Josh CarpenterMarch 16, 2023
Legislature Alabama House passes $1 billion ARPA spending bill A couple of Democratic members voiced concerns about the bill Tuesday, but only three Republicans ultimately voted against it. Jacob HolmesMarch 15, 2023