State SPLC Union demands removal of CEO Huang The union is also asking leadership to negotiate a reversal of recent layoffs. Jacob HolmesSeptember 10, 2024
State Veterans Affairs commissioner resigns at Ivey’s bequest Gov. Kay Ivey had called a special meeting of the Alabama Board of Veterans Affairs to consider the removal of Commissioner Kent Davis. Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt celebrates Goldman Sachs’ investment in rural Alabama communities Launch includes $3 million commitment to CDFIs focused on Alabama small businesses. Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2024
Local news Limestone County freezes library funding The commission is withholding funds until the library board includes county appointments. Jacob HolmesSeptember 6, 2024
Legislature New pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax to create education revenue England has filed a new version of the bill for the upcoming session that returns the focus back to replacing school funding. Jacob HolmesSeptember 5, 2024
Economy AT&T workers on strike over alleged unfair labor practices AT&T workers have been out of work for the past 19 days as they call on the company to come to the negotiating table. Jacob HolmesSeptember 5, 2024
Courts Judge rules patient advocate can’t join cannabis lawsuit The director of the Patients Coalition for Medical Cannabis attempted to join the suit to give patients a "seat at the table." Jacob HolmesSeptember 4, 2024
Legislature Lawmakers, lobbyists reflect on anniversary of grocery tax reduction In Alabama, elimination of the tax could take some time under the current law. Jacob HolmesSeptember 3, 2024
Legislature Bill would block sex offenders from serving as first responders The Alabama Association of Volunteer Firefighters is supporting the bill. Jacob HolmesSeptember 2, 2024
Elections Montgomery mayor formally endorses Figures in 2nd District race The state capital is the largest city in the district, which also includes a portion of Mobile. Jacob HolmesAugust 29, 2024