Education School choice vouchers tanked Arizona’s budget. Could they do the same in Alabama? Recent reporting accuses school choice vouchers of draining state budgets, raising questions about the effects of Alabama's new CHOOSE Act. Chance PhillipsJuly 19, 2024
Public safety U.S. Attorney’s Office launches initiative targetting gun switches Operation Flip the Switch will target the illegal machinegun conversion devices as Birmingham sees a rise in usage throughout the city. Mary Claire WootenJuly 19, 2024
State Alabama’s labor force participation rate holds steady for June Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate was 2.9 percent. StaffJuly 19, 2024
Congress On ABC News, Sen. Britt says GOP supports IVF Britt emphasized her support for IVF. StaffJuly 19, 2024
News BJCC ranked among top arenas in Pollstar 2024 Mid-Year Ranking Legacy Arena now ranks as No. 52 worldwide for tickets sold. StaffJuly 19, 2024
Courts Judge denies request to strike down racial quota by “shortcut” More than 20 state boards require the appointment of racial minorities. Jacob HolmesJuly 18, 2024
Elections Odd series of events could see new rep in HD52 by August With a GOP challenger dropping out, ALGOP has until July 31 to name a new candidate or allow Datcher to be sworn in. Josh MoonJuly 18, 2024
Congress How do labor unions rank Alabama’s members of Congress? Rep. Terri Sewell is the only Alabama member of Congress to receive consistently high ratings from the nation’s unions. Chance PhillipsJuly 18, 2024
Local news Huntsville awarded $50 million through HUD grant The Choice Neighborhood Initiative awarded the city money to rebuild the Mill Creek area, creating more mixed-income housing. Mary Claire WootenJuly 18, 2024
Local news Birmingham City Council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution More than 100 U.S. cities have taken a stance on this international issue. StaffJuly 18, 2024