Legislature Alabama Rural Broadband Coalition applauds passage of Connect Alabama Act Currently, Alabama is ranked 47th in terms of broadband connectivity. StaffMay 7, 2021
Legislature Governor signs bill aimed at attracting more math, science teachers The TEAMS program will provide incentive pay for interested and qualifying math and science teachers. StaffMay 7, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Drinking Water Week "Clean water is the greatest advancement in public health in the history of the world." Maury D. GastonMay 7, 2021
Prisons Incarcerated Alabama man nearing release dies after assault Ian Rettig was stabbed the day before his expected release — and a day before his birthday. Eddie BurkhalterMay 6, 2021
Health Health officer: Alabama could reach herd immunity by late summer, if vaccinations increase State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris urged the public to get vaccinated, or Alabama could see another deadly COVID-19 spike. Eddie BurkhalterMay 6, 2021
Legislature Analysis | The gambling bill: A breakdown There are a lot of criticisms of the gambling bill. Here's an explanation for why most of them fall flat. Josh MoonMay 6, 2021
Legislature State Rep. Jeremy Gray selected to join NewDEAL National Network The NewDEAL group is a selective national network of progressive state and local elected officials. John H. GlennMay 6, 2021
Legislature Gambling bill to be considered in House today SB319 is a constitutional amendment so passage requires a three-fifths vote of the House. Brandon MoseleyMay 6, 2021
Legislature Medical marijuana bill appears poised for passage Conservatives have vowed to continue filibustering the bill that would allow people with a medical need to obtain medical marijuana. Brandon MoseleyMay 6, 2021
Economy Department of Commerce highlights businesses creating jobs in rural Alabama The Alabama Department of Commerce highlighted a number of successful businesses making products in rural Alabama. Brandon MoseleyMay 6, 2021