Legislature Alabama Senate passes Alabama Numeracy Act The act would create mathematics task forces, hire hundreds of math coaches and provide training for teachers. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 3, 2022
Legislature Lt. Gov. Ainsworth introduces bill to prevent further Brookside Police Department abuses The four-paragraph legislation mandates that only 10 percent of a municipality’s budget may come from traffic fines and penalties. StaffMarch 3, 2022
Elections ACF launches latest ad in million-dollar campaign supporting Katie Britt for U.S. Senate Alabama Conservatives Fund launched another paid advertisement in its million-dollar campaign highlighting U.S. Senate candidate Katie Britt. StaffMarch 3, 2022
News Leader of Alabama chapter of Oath Keepers pleads guilty related to Jan. 6 Joshua James, 34, of Arab, Alabama, pleaded guilty to seditious conspiracy in connection with the Capitol breach. StaffMarch 3, 2022
News Mobile Airport Authority, Alabama Port Authority receive federal funds for investments The competitive grant is intended to increase the efficiency of freight movements by air, rail, highway, and water. StaffMarch 3, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee approves permitless carry bill Most law enforcement officers and agencies say the bill would endanger the safety of officers and the public, and remove funds from sheriff offices. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 2, 2022
State Autherine Lucy Foster, University of Alabama’s first Black student, dies at 92 Foster attended the university for three days in 1956 before being expelled for her safety after a white mob attempted to attack her. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 2, 2022
Legislature House committee approves education budget, supplemental appropriation bills The budget would increase the state's funding to public education by approximately $503 million. John H. GlennMarch 2, 2022
Education House Education Committee mulls $8.1 education budget The $8.1 billion budget includes more for classroom materials, technology coordinators, math programs and Pre-k classrooms. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 2, 2022
Elections Coleman seeks clarification on qualifying deadline in ballot bid Coleman is hoping to get on the ballot in the Republican primary for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. Jacob HolmesMarch 2, 2022