Congress Black Belt National Heritage Area Act passes after nearly a decade The legislation will designate 14 counties in the Alabama Black Belt region as a national heritage area. John H. GlennDecember 26, 2022
Congress Sewell secures $42.8 million in direct funding for local projects Sewell said this funding responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in her district. StaffDecember 26, 2022
State Business, retirement tax changes to take effect Jan. 1 The changes include phasing out the business privilege tax and the exemption of $6,000 of retirement income for senior citizens. Jacob HolmesDecember 23, 2022
Congress Brooks, Moore vote against bill to protect victims of child sexual abuse The act would require the FBI to use "multidisciplinary teams" in the investigation of child sexual abuse. John H. GlennDecember 23, 2022
Prisons Ivey visits Kilby, Tutwiler correctional facilities to re-affirm commitment to ADOC Ivey greeted and expressed her support for correctional guards and officials. John H. GlennDecember 23, 2022
Congress Shelby secures billions for Alabama priorities in final Senate vote In addition to the annual funding bills, the legislation includes $47 billion in emergency funding to support Ukraine. StaffDecember 23, 2022
Prisons Former Limestone correctional officer and wife arrested The former prison guard and his wife were charged with multiple counts of bribery, along with promoting contraband. Josh MoonDecember 22, 2022
Health COVID-19 positivity, hospitalizations take a sharp rise in Alabama The state's COVID-19 positivity rate has risen at an alarming rate over the past two weeks. John H. GlennDecember 22, 2022
Local news Woodfin speaks on shooting death of a 12-year-old girl "Our families and our children deserve better," Woodfin said. John H. GlennDecember 22, 2022
Legislature Coleman encouraged by “camaraderie” in the Senate Coleman said Senate leadership remembers what it was like in the minority, which hasn't been true in the House. Jacob HolmesDecember 22, 2022