State LDF calls for policies that punish racial harassment by public officials The organization likened a recent slur by a Tarrant city councilman to incidents targeting members of Congress and lawmakers in other states. Micah DanneyJuly 26, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Kay Ivey knew better "Ivey has allowed herself to be painted into a very bad corner by a conservative base that's hellbent on ignoring science and facts." Josh MoonJuly 26, 2021
Governor Ivey blames the unvaccinated for COVID-19 cases “These folks are choosing a horrible lifestyle of self-inflicted pain,” Ivey said. “We’ve got to get folks to take the shot." Brandon MoseleyJuly 26, 2021
Education Ivey announces $23.5 million for state education projects The funds are to be used for infrastructure projects and upgrades. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 26, 2021
State Ivey announces $16.5 million for University of Alabama transportation research building The project will be a joint project for the University, the Alabama Power Company and Mercedes with state support. Brandon MoseleyJuly 26, 2021
State Marshall applauds Biden administration’s decision to drop Critical Race Theory Marshall called CRT proponents misguided and urged the administration to back off on promoting the controversial theory. Brandon MoseleyJuly 26, 2021
Economy Online job ads in June up 110 percent from last year As of June 2021, the yearly comparison of online job ads is 88,165, up 110 percent from June 2020. StaffJuly 26, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Sen. Tuberville, don’t leave public transit out of infrastructure bill "Come on, senator. Vote for public transit." Marva DouglasJuly 26, 2021
Opinion Opinion | What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine "Getting the vaccine can save your life and protect the people around you." Craig FordJuly 26, 2021
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses Steve Marshall The Alabama Forestry Association announced last week that it has endorsed Steve Marshall for a second full term. Brandon MoseleyJuly 26, 2021