Legislature Alabama House passes Numeracy Act over Common Core objections House sponsor Rep. Alan Baker, R-Brewton, said the math standards implemented through Common Core help students get to the "hows and whys" of math. Jacob HolmesMarch 30, 2022
Elections Katie Britt releases memo outlining planned immigration policies In the memo, Britt outlines a four-step immigration plan she said she’ll introduce on day one if elected senator. Jacob HolmesMarch 30, 2022
Elections Blanchard comes out against gas tax; urges governor, lawmakers to repeal it If elected governor, Blanchard said would work to repeal the 2019 gas tax to combat rising inflation and oil prices affecting Alabamians. John H. GlennMarch 30, 2022
Elections Absentee voting period for May 24 primary election begins today May 17, 2022, is the last day that absentee ballot applications can be returned by mail. StaffMarch 30, 2022
State Willie Edwards Jr.: The Klan sought to erase his memory, his family made sure it endured Ultimately, his killers were never convicted of his murder, but Wille Edwards Jr.'s memory lives on. Liz RyanMarch 29, 2022
News Analysis | How more is less when it comes to gambling in Alabama A "lottery only" bill would leave the state with more casino gaming than the comprehensive bill Josh MoonMarch 29, 2022
Legislature Grassroots organizations speak out against “divisive concepts” bill An identical bill has already passed out of a Senate committee, leaving the full Senate as the last hurdle to reaching Gov. Kay Ivey's... Jacob HolmesMarch 29, 2022
Economy Report: All 25 Black Belt counties are among 35 counties with the highest poverty Alabama’s average poverty rate is 17.6 percent. The Black Belt’s average is 24 percent. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 29, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Alabama is last in math. The Numeracy Act will change that The Alabama Numeracy Act creates a comprehensive statewide plan to improve math achievement. Corinn O’BrienMarch 29, 2022
Infrastructure Governor celebrates grand opening of $120 million AUBix Data Center in Auburn AUBix is a $120 million data center that will give businesses and public entities a technological edge and enhanced access to high-speed internet. StaffMarch 29, 2022