Economy Wage Gap task force begins hashing out policy recommendations One of the most prominent recommendations discussed by the task force was banning the discussion of salary history. Jacob HolmesOctober 25, 2022
State SPLC turns 50, charts course for the future On Friday evening, the organization celebrated its 50th anniversary by hosting an event focused on its course for the next 50 years. Jacob HolmesOctober 24, 2022
Health Alabama officials: “No COVID-19 vaccines mandates for school” The declarations come in response a CDC committee's vote to add COVID-19 vaccines to the recommended immunization schedule for children. Jacob HolmesOctober 21, 2022
Education West Alabama leaders come together for roundtable at Stillman College Discussion focused on supporting the commercialization of locally made technology and diversifying the workforce. Jacob HolmesOctober 21, 2022
Elections Rehm prioritizes parental rights in education, cutting taxes in District 85 bid Rehm emphasized his opposition to increased taxation and his support for parental rights in education. Jacob HolmesOctober 20, 2022
Elections Political newcomer Fred Kelley running for longtime Democrat seat in District 68 Kelley said he has no political savvy but is ready to learn and do his part to represent the people of District 68. Jacob HolmesOctober 20, 2022
Elections Alabama elected officials, candidates sign pledge to advance mental health policy The candidates pledge to increase availability of mental health services, expand youth mental health services and improve crisis response. Jacob HolmesOctober 19, 2022
Economy New $600M beverage park to bring up to 280 jobs to Montgomery The beverage park will include a 1.7 million-square-foot production facility. The first bottles are expected to come off the line in 2025. Jacob HolmesOctober 19, 2022
Elections Panel explains historic opportunity to recompile constitution, remove racist language The recompilation will remove archaic racist language from the constitution while also restructuring it to make it easier to navigate. Jacob HolmesOctober 19, 2022
Elections Britt raises $1.36M in third quarter, emphasizes grassroots support The average contribution to Britt was just over $98, but that's primarily due to donors making numerous contributions. Jacob HolmesOctober 18, 2022