Legislature Board of Optometry bill passes Senate The bill ultimately passed 17-12 and heads now to a House committee for consideration. John H. GlennMarch 11, 2022
Local news Birmingham City Council approves sale for new housing complex on Lakeshore Parkway The complex would include single-family, multi-family, and senior housing, with a total investment, according to the city, of $100 million. John H. GlennMarch 9, 2022
Infrastructure EPA chief: Lack of proper waste disposal systems an “environmental injustice” The Environmental Protection Agency's Chief Administrator Michael Regan visited Lowndes County, Alabama, to survey water and sewage systems. John H. GlennMarch 8, 2022
Local news Montgomery officials considering renaming streets named for confederates, Klansmen The names of multiple Montgomery city streets and avenues are being considered for change. John H. GlennMarch 7, 2022
Legislature House committee approves education budget, supplemental appropriation bills The budget would increase the state's funding to public education by approximately $503 million. John H. GlennMarch 2, 2022
Party politics Tripp Powell ends campaign for Senate District 21 after ALGOP drops him from ticket A $500 donation to Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox's campaign for governor — during which he ran as a Democrat — proved the deciding factor. John H. GlennMarch 2, 2022
Governor Governor asks for Russian-sourced liquor to be removed from ABC stores All Russian-sourced liquor products should be removed from state-run liquor store shelves "until further notice." John H. GlennMarch 1, 2022
State Poll: Nearly two-thirds of Jefferson County supports union efforts at Bessemer Amazon A survey of Jefferson County residents shows nearly two-thirds of respondents support the unionization efforts at Amazon's fulfillment center in Bessemer. John H. GlennFebruary 24, 2022
State Amazon union organizers allege continued interference during second union election The ballots for the second union elections, which were sent out beginning Feb, 4, are scheduled to be counted starting March 28. John H. GlennFebruary 23, 2022
Legislature Proposed delay for third-grade reading passes in Alabama Senate The bill passed its roll call 20-12 and moves to a House committee for consideration. John H. GlennFebruary 23, 2022