Legislature Legislature OKs tax cut bill for Gulf Coast commercial fishing operations The measure now travels to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk for her signature. StaffMarch 18, 2022
State Local agencies receive $11 million to assist low-income families with water costs Funding for the grants comes from a one-time allocation made available by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. StaffMarch 18, 2022
Infrastructure Governor announces another round of local projects funded by Rebuild Alabama This is the third year of the Annual Grant Program, with $20 million in state funding awarded for local projects since 2020. StaffMarch 18, 2022
State EIA’s Energy Day introduces electric vehicles to state legislators The day featured a selection of EVs for legislators and others in attendance to view. StaffMarch 17, 2022
Economy Double digit containment volume growth continues at the Port of Mobile Containers rose 33.0 percent, refrigerated containers rose 80.9 percent, and rail intermodal transfers rose 148.2 percent. StaffMarch 17, 2022
Economy Niagara Bottling plans Alabama production facility, creating 50 jobs in Opelika The bottling plant, located in the Northeast Opelika Industrial Park along Interstate 85, will create 50 jobs initially. StaffMarch 17, 2022
Courts Transgender Alabamians tell court lack of accurate IDs puts their lives at risk The state has said they would rescind accurate licenses if the appeals court overturns the lower court decision. StaffMarch 16, 2022
Legislature Poll: Most Alabamians support plan to untax groceries, protect funding for public schools Nearly three in five Alabamians, including 56.1 percent of Republican voters, support legislation that would remove the state sales tax on groceries. StaffMarch 16, 2022
Legislature Senate approves increased tax credit for educational scholarships SB261 now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. StaffMarch 16, 2022
News Sheriff, constable take home top honors at first responders awards dinner All awards were based on submissions to the association's website by the general public. StaffMarch 16, 2022