State Alabama ranked below “basic equality” for LGBTQ residents The state is one of 27 that a leading anti-discrimination organization categorized as having inadequate protections. Micah DanneyJanuary 26, 2021
Legislature State Rep. Chip Brown proposes “Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights” The legislation would require state agencies to notify survivors of sexual assault of afforded rights under state law. John H. GlennJanuary 26, 2021
State ProgressPAC announces 2021 board of directors, chairman ProgressPAC is the official state political action committee of the Business Council of Alabama. StaffJanuary 26, 2021
Education MPS to return to virtual learning until teachers, staff receive COVID vaccine The decision comes after a rash of deaths and calls from the AEA for the district to reevaluate its protocols. Josh MoonJanuary 25, 2021
Education After rash of deaths, AEA calls on MPS to reassess coronavirus protocols With 10 deaths since November and four deaths within 48 hours, AEA says MPS officials must act to protect teachers and staff. Josh MoonJanuary 25, 2021
National Biden’s executive orders on food stamps won’t spur immediate changes An Alabama Arise analyst said the most important change would be Biden's call to re-evaluate the baseline used to set SNAP benefits. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 25, 2021
Local news Randall Woodfin to announce mayoral re-election bid this week Woodfin will launch his campaign for re-election at a drive-in campaign kickoff event on Saturday, Jan. 30. John H. GlennJanuary 25, 2021
Legislature State senator prefiles permitless concealed carry bill Similar bills have failed in the past when faced with fierce opposition from county sheriffs and gun violence prevention groups. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 25, 2021
Economy BCA, CCAA name 2020 small businesses of the year This year, 44 businesses were chosen as finalists for these prestigious awards. StaffJanuary 25, 2021
Local news Buc-ee’s holding grand opening in Leeds The new Buc-ee’s is at the junction of the I-20 and 78 Junction across the street from Bass Pro Shop. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 25, 2021