Elections Ivey, Britt, Allen lead in Young Republicans straw poll The poll asked respondents to choose between announced candidates in every statewide race on the Republican Primary ballot. Jacob HolmesDecember 21, 2021
State Snapshot of Alabama’s workforce Workforce is a hot topic in 2021 with no shortage of discussions about labor force participation rates, employee retention and labor shortages. StaffDecember 21, 2021
Congress Mo Brooks admits communications with far-right activist behind Jan. 6 Stop the Steal rally Brooks, through a spokesman in a January response to APR, said Brooks had "no recollection" of communicating with Ali Alexander. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 20, 2021
Health Federal appeals court reinstates Biden’s vaccine mandate The appeals court ruled that OSHA has the authority to regulate viruses in the workplace. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 20, 2021
Education University of Alabama Faculty Senate formally opposes ban of Critical Race Theory The University of Alabama Faculty Senate has officially passed a resolution stating its opposition to legislation banning critical race theory. Jacob HolmesDecember 20, 2021
Local news With statewide redistricting concluded, Alabama’s major cities redraw local districts Major cities like Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, and Mobile have either completed or are in the process of completing newly drawn city district lines. John H. GlennDecember 20, 2021
Congress Sewell visits Birmingham to discuss Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Sewell was the lone member of the Alabama delegation to vote in favor of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. John H. GlennDecember 20, 2021
Congress Sewell to discuss infrastructure bill benefits at public events Monday Sewell plans to provide specific details on how the bill will help Alabama with some of its most needed infrastructure projects. Josh MoonDecember 20, 2021
Opinion Opinion | The failure of the Pilgrims’ first Christmas On December 25, 1621, exactly 400 years ago, William Bradford, the governor of the Plymouth Colony, prohibited the celebration of Christmas. Will SellersDecember 20, 2021
Infrastructure Carl lends support to latest I-10 bridge proposal “My greatest concern is having the option for locals to cross the bay without paying a toll, so I’m encouraged by the latest bridge... StaffDecember 20, 2021