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ADEM’s goal remains the same – to ensure coal combustion residuals are timely, safely and properly disposed of.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
- Legislature
Proposed bill would protect pharmacists who recommend off-label meds
State Rep. files bill to untax eyeglasses, contacts
Pre-filed bill would require timely wheelchair repairs
NAALC asks lawmakers to prioritize workers, families in 2025 Legislative Session
For Senate Secretary Pat Harris, being unknown is a sign of a job well done
- Economy
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy
- National
Sen. Britt talks hopes for Laken Riley Act, Trump’s second term
Sen. Tuberville introduces bill to fight “swatting”
Alabama leaders push to bring U.S. Space Command back to Huntsville
Sens. Britt, Cruz reintroduce congressional term limits constitutional amendment
Sen. Tuberville backs Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
- Education
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
EPA stories
Environment
“It’s important for the public and policy makers to understand that closing in place is a legal and safe approach," Hardwich said.
Infrastructure
Last year, ADEM awarded $463 million to public drinking water and wastewater systems across the state.
Infrastructure
This funding was made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Environment
Director Lance LeFleur said the situation exposed shortcoming in the ability to respond to unregulated activities.
Environment
The EPA detected hazardous levels of chemicals in the air, but ADEM says there's no similar hazard to water quality.
State
Lowndes County in Alabama's Black Belt last week served as the launching ground for the new federal initiative.
Environment
The MAWSS said recent testing found PFAS/PFOS chemicals at rates well above the new EPA acceptable levels.
Environment
The settlement potentially ends years of lawsuits over “forever chemical” contamination in the area.
Courts
Roberson and Gilbert's convictions were upheld by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.