Health Governor Ivey awards additional $80 million to hospitals, nursing homes This will support two grant programs of up to $40 million each. StaffMarch 10, 2022
Local news Mayor Woodfin reappoints Willie Jean Lewis to HABD Board Mayor Randall Woodfin has reappointed Willie Jean Lewis to the Housing Authority of Birmingham District’s Board of Commissioners. StaffMarch 10, 2022
Legislature Alabama Rep. David Wheeler dies at 72 Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. Wheeler was first elected to the state House in 2018. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 9, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate committee approves “divisive concepts” bill The bill doesn’t include the phrase “Critical Race Theory” but its definitions of “divisive concepts” clearly aim to ban the teaching of CRT. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 9, 2022
Legislature Voting rights groups speak out against “Zuckerbucks” bill Critics say the bill could create a "chilling effect" on voter education efforts. Jacob HolmesMarch 9, 2022
Legislature House passes $8.1 billion education budget The Alabama Legislature set aside much of the federal surplus of funds to pay off debts and fund reserves. Jacob HolmesMarch 9, 2022
Local news Birmingham City Council approves sale for new housing complex on Lakeshore Parkway The complex would include single-family, multi-family, and senior housing, with a total investment, according to the city, of $100 million. John H. GlennMarch 9, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Incumbency prevails in secondary constitutional offices Incumbency is a potent, powerful, inherent advantage in politics. Steve FlowersMarch 9, 2022
State BCA hosts inaugural “Side by Side” Women’s Leadership Luncheon The sold-out public event was hosted at Wynlakes Country Club. StaffMarch 9, 2022
Economy Small business owners say inflation is No. 1 problem, highest level since ‘81 Twenty-six percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem. StaffMarch 9, 2022