Education Gov. Ivey makes appointments to Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board Establishing ASHS was a legislative priority for Ivey during the 2024 session. Wesley WalterAugust 20, 2024
Legislature Bill enshrining access to contraception advances in House The committee amended the bill to ensure there is no right to contraception after implantation of the embryo. Jacob HolmesApril 11, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt secures more than $786 million for critical Alabama priorities The bill appropriates more than $786 million for Alabama priorities, $232 million of which was secured by Britt. StaffMarch 11, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Remembering Jazz icon, Yale professor Willie Ruff Alabama lost a humble, legendary genius on Christmas Eve. Willie Ruff is his name. David PersonJanuary 12, 2024
State PARCA report shows Alabama remains near bottom in tax collections Only Alaska collected fewer dollars per capita than Alabama over this review period. Jacob HolmesDecember 13, 2023
News Ozark council rejects measure that could have stymied public comments Recently, some citizens have publicly criticized the mayor for his actions regarding the Ozark-Dale County Public Library Board and his social media interactions with... Jacob HolmesNovember 24, 2023
State Southern Research receives $3M boost for biotech jobs, innovation in Alabama This funding is aimed at launching a biotech initiative to not only attract but also bolster existing startups in Alabama. StaffNovember 9, 2023
Opinion Opinion | The important role of Alabama’s wood pellet industry This industry has not only added jobs to Alabama's workforce but has also provided a sustainable means of managing forests. Chris IsaacsonNovember 8, 2023
Economy Alabama hits record employment, but deep disparities in Black Belt Region persist While the state revels in historic job numbers, nearly 50,000 Alabamians have stopped looking for jobs altogether. StaffOctober 20, 2023
State Statewide Survey of People with Disabilities in Alabama ages 18-64 conducted Most respondents, some 80 percent, are not earning a living wage. Only 13 percent earn $15.65 per hour or more. StaffOctober 17, 2023