Economy Union election at Mercedes in Tuscaloosa County begins today After a four month organizing drive, Mercedes workers will vote this week on whether to join the UAW. Chance PhillipsMay 13, 2024
Infrastructure ALDOT’s purchase of Foley Beach Express Bridge will be finalized on May 23 Under the Alabama Department of Transportation's ownership, the Foley Beach Express Bridge will be toll-free. Chance PhillipsMay 13, 2024
Economy UAW files more unfair labor practice charges against Mercedes One week before the union election, the UAW filed additional charges against Mercedes with the National Labor Relations Board. Chance PhillipsMay 10, 2024
Courts Alabama civil forfeiture case Culley v. Marshall decided by Supreme Court In 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that preliminary hearings are not required before civil forfeiture. Chance PhillipsMay 10, 2024
Education PARCA Report: 2023 high school seniors set record for college and career readiness College and career readiness rates rose significantly in 2023 but graduation rates remain below pre-pandemic highs. Chance PhillipsMay 9, 2024
Legislature Bill penalizing voluntary recognition of unions is headed to governor’s desk Alabama follows Tennessee and Georgia by passing legislation that will punish businesses who voluntarily recognize unions. Chance PhillipsMay 9, 2024
State Union ratifies new contract with Jefferson County coal mining company Two local unions ratified a new agreement with a mining company accused of contributing to a man’s death in March. Chance PhillipsMay 8, 2024
Legislature Legislature OKs bill making it easier to employ 14- and 15-year-olds The bill would end the requirement for school officials to approve children under 16 working. Chance PhillipsMay 8, 2024
Congress After student protest at U of A, Alabama Senators support new legislation After a pro-Palestine protest at the University of Alabama, Alabama's senators cosponsored a bill restricting student debt forgiveness for protestors. Chance PhillipsMay 7, 2024
Prisons Will the Legislature address prison overcrowding before session’s end? Rep. Jim Hill's bill which would give judges more discretion in sentencing faces an uphill climb in the state Senate. Chance PhillipsMay 7, 2024