Elections Rep. Wes Allen leads fundraising pack in secretary of state race Allen has raised the most, and has the largest remaining balance in the race. Eddie BurkhalterApril 19, 2022
Health Lawsuits designed to block new law criminalizing transgender medical treatment dropped An attorney for the plaintiffs said she expects the lawsuits to be refiled. Jacob HolmesApril 19, 2022
Infrastructure Report: Alabama’s Black Belt infrastructure needs investments, attention The Education Policy Center report notes Alabama has made strides since 2019 toward addressing infrastructure problems, but more is needed. Eddie BurkhalterApril 19, 2022
Elections Katie Britt outraised Mike Durant by nearly five times in 1st quarter of 2022 U.S. Senate candidate Mike Durant's loans to his campaign put him ahead of Britt's total, however. Eddie BurkhalterApril 19, 2022
State Sewell to announce $575,000 in federal funding for Hill Hospital in York The funding for Hill Hospital is part of the over $8 million that Sewell secured in the FY2022 government funding package for community projects. StaffApril 19, 2022
State Port Authority Chair admits mistake in CEO compensation, country club fees Port Authority Chair T. Bestor Ward III unilaterally approved a pay increase for Driscoll and a bonus to cover a country club membership. Bill BrittApril 18, 2022
Elections Gov. Kay Ivey leads opponents in fundraising in gubernatorial race Ivey has raised $6.6 million during this election cycle. Tim James has raised the second-most at $2.3 million. Eddie BurkhalterApril 18, 2022
Elections Retired U.S. Army veteran Sherri Reese announced state Senate District 27 candidacy Reese is the only Democrat running in the race. Sen. Tom Whatley and Auburn City Councilman Jay Hovey are running in the GOP primary. Eddie BurkhalterApril 18, 2022
Economy Alabama March unemployment rate ties historic low of 2.9 percent The number of unemployed people also hit a new record low. StaffApril 18, 2022
Health Alabama Legislature resolution supports Fort McClellan health registry Fort McClellan veterans for decades have been concerned over possible toxic exposure and health problems. Eddie BurkhalterApril 15, 2022