Elections Butler announces House write-in campaign after failed election challenge Kimberly Butler finished 14 votes out of a runoff but presented more than 40 affidavits from voters who were given incorrect ballots. Josh MoonJuly 26, 2022
State SPLC reaches collective bargaining agreement for employees Beginning November 1, 2022, the minimum wage for new SPLC employees will be more than $20 per hour. Jacob HolmesJuly 26, 2022
Economy Alabama hits new record low unemployment rate of 2.6 percent The number of unemployed people in the state has been on a steady decline in 2022, reaching record lows. StaffJuly 26, 2022
Economy U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau director to visit Birmingham The Women’s Bureau director will discuss benefits of addressing inequities women face in the workforce. StaffJuly 26, 2022
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
State Alabama State Port Authority waits for results of investigation Earlier this year, the Port Authority was made aware of an investigation by the State Examiner of Public Accounts. Bill BrittJuly 25, 2022
Health Ivey’s office blasts ADPH message on masking Ivey has previously issued mask mandates to protect Alabamians from the virus. Josh MoonJuly 25, 2022
State Report: Child labor used at Alabama auto parts supplier plant A Reuters report published Friday said SMART Alabama in Luverne employed children as young as 12 in its metal stamping plant. Josh MoonJuly 25, 2022
Courts Former Athens superintendent, two others sentenced in virtual school case Trey Holladay, the mastermind of the virtual school scam, was hit with a lengthy prison sentence and hefty fine. Josh MoonJuly 22, 2022
Courts Sewell, House approve bill safeguarding same-sex, interracial marriage The bill would codify the right to same-sex and interracial marriages as fears abound that Supreme Court could overturn precedents. Jacob HolmesJuly 22, 2022