Economy Addressing a different kind of infrastructure: child care The lack of accessible, affordable and quality child care is often the biggest obstacle to getting workers back in the labor force. Josh Moon4 hours ago
Prisons Officials raise spending cap on new Elmore County prison to nearly $1 billion In a contract signed last year, the expected cost to build the new 4,000-bed prison in Elmore County was $623 million. Jacob HolmesMarch 16, 2023
Infrastructure Sewell announces $1.4 million to improve transportation efficiency, safety The money is from a SMART Grant funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. StaffMarch 16, 2023
State BCA expands governmental affairs, public relations teams Caroline Franklin has been selected as BCA’s director of governmental affairs and executive director of ProgressPAC. StaffMarch 16, 2023
State Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles adds new member Birmingham-based lawyer Kim Davidson has been appointed to the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. John H. GlennMarch 15, 2023
Prisons 57-year-old incarcerated man dies at Staton Correctional Facility No further information was given as to the circumstances surrounding the death. John H. GlennMarch 15, 2023
State March 16 is deadline to apply for federal assistance for Jan. 12 storms The deadline is Thursday, March 16, 2023, for survivors to apply for federal assistance. StaffMarch 15, 2023
Health Medical associations launch campaign to warn Alabamians of fentanyl dangers The "Odds Are Alabama" campaign will highlight the dangers of using any drugs or medications that aren't from a pharmacy. Jacob HolmesMarch 14, 2023
Prisons Staton Correctional Facility lifts quarantine after tuberculosis scare Staton returned to normal operations last week after being placed on quarantine since the end of November. John H. GlennMarch 14, 2023
Party politics ALGOP breaks its record with Ron DeSantis dinner Over 1,700 people gathered for the event at the Finley Center on Thursday. StaffMarch 14, 2023
Education Alabama colleges awarded nearly 28,000 bachelor’s degrees over the last decade Over a similar period, median earnings for Alabamians 25-64 rose six percent. StaffMarch 13, 2023