State Overpayments in unemployment benefits are causing confusion To better understand overpayments, federal statistics offer a closer look at how errors occurred and who is responsible for the overpayments. Bill BrittJuly 25, 2022
Education Biden administration extends student loan forbearance The program, originally started during the Trump administration, was set to expire on Feb. 1 Josh MoonDecember 22, 2021
Congress Carl cosponsors bill to use COVID relief funds for infrastructure Carl accused Speaker Nancy Pelosi of "holding the American people hostage." John H. GlennOctober 27, 2021
Health Gov. Kay Ivey announces federal funds to hire traveling nurses for hospitals Alabama on Thursday had 120 fewer ICU beds than patients who needed ICU care. COVID-19 continues to surge statewide. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 3, 2021
Courts Supreme Court blocks Biden administration’s eviction moratorium The high court said congressional action would be required to prevent renters from losing their homes in the midst of a pandemic. Josh MoonAugust 27, 2021
State Alabama ranks 47th in nation in latest Kids Count Data Book The latest Kids Count book also includes data on how families and children fared during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eddie BurkhalterJune 22, 2021
Governor Gov. Ivey awards COVID-19 relief funds to North Alabama counties Ivey will announce additional grants to other Alabama cities and counties as applications are processed. Brandon MoseleyJune 7, 2021
Governor Ivey awards grants to more counties for COVID recovery Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Conecuh and Geneva counties all received awards as part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama. Brandon MoseleyJune 1, 2021
Governor Governor awards COVID block grants to Dallas, Elmore and Perry counties The awards to Dallas, Elmore and Perry counties are part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama. StaffMay 24, 2021
Governor Governor awards COVID-19 recovery grants to four Alabama cities Ivey has awarded a total of $4.5 million to help four cities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. StaffMay 5, 2021