Prisons Another underwriter, Stifel Bank, backs out of Alabama prison deal: report Stifel says it will not underwrite the private prison project after KeyBanc Capital Markets and Barclays also withdrew. Brandon MoseleyMay 11, 2021
Governor Alabama Republicans praise governor for ending federal unemployment aid The federal pandemic assistance benefits for individuals will end beginning June 19. Brandon MoseleyMay 11, 2021
Municipal elections Qualifying begins for Montgomery City Council special election City Council District 1 became vacant after the death of three-term Montgomery City Councilman Richard Bollinger. Brandon MoseleyMay 11, 2021
Economy Alabama ending federally funded pandemic unemployment aid Gov. Kay Ivey said the state's participation in all federal pandemic aid programs will end June 19. Eddie BurkhalterMay 10, 2021
Governor Governor awards nearly $17 million to provide broadband services to Alabama communities Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $17 million to help provide broadband services. StaffMay 10, 2021
State Alabama Appleseed awards another NFL grant for criminal justice reform work The NFL noted the nonprofit's success in freeing Ronald McKeithen from a life sentence in March. Eddie BurkhalterMay 10, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Gaming and lottery: It ain’t over till it’s over "A wise politician knows to get the best deal you can right now and come back for more later." Bill BrittMay 10, 2021
Legislature Governor’s staff is studying medical marijuana bill The governor's staff is studying the marijuana bill and could send it back to the Legislature with an amendment. Brandon MoseleyMay 10, 2021
Legislature Senate passes bill to provide medical assistance to children having seizures The legislation would authorize trained volunteers at schools to give emergency medication to a child having a seizure. Brandon MoseleyMay 10, 2021
Party politics Alabama GOP appears to be getting its way on Liz Cheney ouster House Republicans are expected to oust Liz Cheney on Wednesday and replace her with New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. Brandon MoseleyMay 10, 2021