Prisons Alabama prisons see increasing COVID cases among prisoners, staff There were 334 new confirmed cases among incarcerated people and 146 cases among prison staff last week. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 19, 2022
Elections Senate candidate Mike Durant once backed father against sister’s abuse allegations Though Durant publicly accused his sister of lying about years of sexual abuse, private letters showed he believed her allegations. Bill BrittJanuary 19, 2022
Legislature Remaining ARPA funds go to broadband, health care, sewage, water treatment The special session on ARPA fund appropriation will begin Wednesday, with members to meet in a joint conference at 1 p.m. John H. GlennJanuary 19, 2022
Legislature Alabama House passes repeal bill for “restrictive” NIL law for student-athletes The NCAA now allows student-athletes to receive monetary compensation for usage of their name, image, and likeness. John H. GlennJanuary 19, 2022
Health UAB epidemiologist: Alabama’s COVID surge could last for several more weeks There were 2,566 people hospitalized with COVID in Alabama on Tuesday, the highest it’s been since Sept. 10. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 19, 2022
Legislature Senate committee moves along tax cut bills The two bills would reduce state taxes for retirees 65 and older and some working families. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 19, 2022
Local news Single mothers in Birmingham can soon apply for guaranteed income program Through the program, 110 Birmingham residents will receive $375 a month for a 12-month period. StaffJanuary 19, 2022
Legislature Opinion | Annual legislative session underway They will come into session, pass the budgets, then go home to campaign. They may even adjourn early this year. Steve FlowersJanuary 19, 2022
State ADEM announces comment period, public hearing on strengthened by-products rules ADEM adopted regulations in 2020 that for the first time created state guidelines governing the land application of by-products for beneficial use. StaffJanuary 19, 2022
Governor Governor calls special session to address appropriating ARPA funds The Alabama Legislature will convene for this special session Wednesday, Jan. 19. Bill BrittJanuary 18, 2022