Legislature Alabama House approves federal COVID spending package The $772 million spending bill would allocate millions to broadband expansion, water and sewer projects and health care. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 25, 2022
State AREC executive director admonished by a circuit court judge The Real Estate Commission executive director failed to cover his portion of his daughter’s medical expenses, according to legal filings. Bill BrittJanuary 25, 2022
Elections Federal court blocks Alabama congressional maps The court ruled Alabama's new maps prevent Black Alabamians from having the opportunity to elect candidates of their choosing. Josh MoonJanuary 25, 2022
Legislature Alabama bill stops short of ending all shackling of pregnant women One of the bill's two sponsor told APR she's working to ensure the bill would ban the practice of shackling pregnant women in all... Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 25, 2022
Elections Fundraising blackout period for statewide candidates ends The blackout period ends within 120 days of any primary, runoff or general election. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 25, 2022
Courts Defamation trial between Roy Moore, accuser Leigh Corfman begins Tuesday The trial is expected to last up to 10 days with more than 50 people on the witness list. Jacob HolmesJanuary 25, 2022
State Union files new unfair labor practice charges against Amazon in Bessemer The charges allege the company violated their settlement agreement with workers at the Bessemer fulfillment center. John H. GlennJanuary 25, 2022
State Poll: Alabamians support use of APRA funds for rural hospitals, mental health care Eighty percent of Republican respondents supported investments in rural hospitals, with nearly 68 percent supporting increased mental health care funding. John H. GlennJanuary 25, 2022
Elections Former Bessemer city councilor, candidate for mayor running for Alabama House District 56 Cleophus King qualified with the Alabama Democratic Party Jan. 14., joining Birmingham Water Works Board member Tereshia Huffman in the race. John H. GlennJanuary 25, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Breaking the partisan gridlock: teacher, state employee pay raises With Democrats and Republicans both in support and prioritizing these pay raises, I believe we will see them become a reality. Craig FordJanuary 25, 2022