Education Alabama leads nation in preschool quality, behind in enrollment The state is one of only five in the country to meet 10 of 10 benchmarks by the National Institute for Early Education Research. Jacob Holmes7 hours ago
Education State Treasurer’s Office Kicks Off Annual College Savings Giveaway CollegeCounts will randomly select 29 winners to receive $529 in contributions. StaffJune 2, 2023
Health Anti-vape bills pass second committees The bills target vaping devices regardless of the e-liquid used. Samuel StettheimerJune 1, 2023
Aerospace and Defense Alabama officials support congressional investigation of Space Force HQ delay Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has not announced a final decision. Samuel StettheimerJune 1, 2023
State Drivers spot messaging from hate group on I-65 highway signs Drivers reported seeing a digital road sign displaying messaging from the white supremacist organization Patriot Front. Patrick DarringtonMay 30, 2023
Education Legislature passes loan system amid moves to save Birmingham-Southern The college would shut down without a bailout. Samuel StettheimerMay 26, 2023
Corruption Rep. Plump, facing federal charges, agrees to resign from House A charging document filed today in U.S. District Court charges Plump, 76, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and obstruction of justice. StaffMay 23, 2023
State DHR to begin reimbursing stolen SNAP benefits This will make Alabama one of the first states in the country to replace stolen SNAP benefits with federal funds. Patrick DarringtonMay 23, 2023
State PARCA reports highlights, disparities of Alabama’s online sales tax system The flat rate is generally lower, and the system could potentially shift revenue from schools to state and local governments. Jacob HolmesMay 22, 2023
Aerospace and Defense U.S. Space and Rocket Center to open Space Camp Operations Center This 40,600-square-foot facility will serve as the hub of the Space Camp programs and provide a permanent home for U.S. Cyber Camp. StaffMay 19, 2023
Infrastructure ADECA hosts community broadband meetings in all 67 counties The conclusion of these broadband meetings will result in county-specific profiles for each. StaffMay 19, 2023