Legislature Proposed delay for third-grade reading passes in Alabama Senate The bill passed its roll call 20-12 and moves to a House committee for consideration. John H. GlennFebruary 23, 2022
State Alabama DHR sends $12.6 million in bonuses to 10,000 child care workers Funding for the grants comes from the American Rescue Plan Act. StaffFebruary 23, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | 2022 Senate race will be most expensive in state history It will be an interesting and expensive three-month show. It will be fun to watch. Steve FlowersFebruary 23, 2022
Education Two-thirds of Americans say schools fall short in teaching Black History Alabama's fight against Critical Race Theory has created confusion about what Black history can and cannot be taught in schools. Jacob HolmesFebruary 22, 2022
Legislature Groups call on Alabama lawmakers to vote no on riot bill The bill would expand the definition of rioting and add more criminal penalties. Opponents say it is designed to stifle First Amendment speech. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 22, 2022
State World Games venue changes drone racing, speed skating to the “very heart of the city” Drone racing is moving to Protective Stadium from Barber Motorsports Park, and the track speed skating competition is moving to the Powell Steam Plant. StaffFebruary 22, 2022
Elections Blanchard campaign holds meet and greet at ALGOP winter meeting Blanchard is on the ballot in the Republican primary for governor on May 24. StaffFebruary 22, 2022
Elections Mo Brooks: “Never Trump, Big Tech liberals … recruited Mike Durant” “The one thing I would like to underscore in this regard is that these folks are clearly not conservatives,” Brooks said. Bill BrittFebruary 21, 2022
Elections Coalition of churches condemns SCOTUS decision on Alabama’s new congressional maps Faith in Action Alabama on March 25 is to unveil the group's plan to address voting rights. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 21, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | What is the standard for appointed state leadership? The responsibility to ensure integrity in the leadership of state agencies rests squarely on the shoulders of those elected by the people. Bill BrittFebruary 21, 2022