Congress Rep. Carl’s bill to protect marine forest passes House If the bill passes the Senate, the Alabama Underwater Forest would become a federally protected marine sanctuary Mary Claire WootenJuly 9, 2024
Infrastructure ALDOT disperses grant funds to municipal airports Over $100,000 in state funding will go towards improving and adding to municipal airports in Shelby County and Fairhope Mary Claire WootenJuly 3, 2024
Infrastructure Gov. Ivey awards 14 grants for EV charging near interstates Alabama will receive $79 million over the next five years for electric vehicle charging infrastructure and vocational training in the field. Mary Claire WootenJuly 2, 2024
Education PARCA report details increase in third grade reading sufficiency The number of Alabama third-graders reading below grade level in 2024 is almost half of the number from 2023. Mary Claire WootenJuly 1, 2024
State Advocates for Families Act to assist in child welfare cases Congressman Barry Moore intends to reduce instability and traumatic experiences in child welfare cases with a bipartisan bill. Mary Claire WootenJune 28, 2024
State SEEDS grants available for dispersion a second time The Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy Act grant program will contribute $30 million towards more industrial site development Mary Claire WootenJune 27, 2024
Local news Montgomery among recipients of affordable housing grant The city will receive over $3.5 million to bolster housing availability by reviewing land use policies and updating infrastructure. Mary Claire WootenJune 26, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey appoints new Talladega County district judge J. Scott Brewer receives judgeship after 16 years as an assistant district attorney in Talladega County courtrooms. Mary Claire WootenJune 25, 2024
Congress Britt continues vocalizing need for social media age restrictions Britt spoke on the importance of the Protecting Kids on Social Media Act after the surgeon general said need for warnings. Mary Claire WootenJune 21, 2024
State Alabama DHR hopes to expand adult foster care to address needs Alabama is working towards adding an adult foster care home in every county as reports of adult abuse rise in the state. Mary Claire WootenJune 20, 2024