State 2022 World Games in Birmingham one of “22 great things” in upcoming year This is the first time the U.S. has hosted the World Games since the first World Games in Santa Clara, California in 1981. StaffDecember 28, 2021
Economy PARCA report shows Alabama has nation’s second-lowest tax collection per capita The only state with a lower tax collection per capita in 2019 was Tennessee. StaffDecember 24, 2021
Elections AFA endorses Young Boozer for state treasurer Boozer was appointed treasurer by Gov. Kay Ivey in October to fill the unexpired term of John McMillan through 2022. StaffDecember 23, 2021
Governor Gov. Ivey awards grants to help at-risk youth in Alabama The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffDecember 22, 2021
Local news Birmingham mayor appoints Jessica Hughes Bennett to Land Bank Authority The Auburn University alumna is a member of Design Alabama as well as the American Institute of Architects. StaffDecember 22, 2021
Elections Keith Kelley endorsed by Alabama Independent Automobile Dealers Association Alabama Independent Automobile Dealers Association CEO Randy Jones announced the association has endorsed Republican Keith Kelley. StaffDecember 22, 2021
Prisons Organizations challenge use of COVID relief funds to build prisons “Building more prisons is a gross misuse of funds that were sent to help the people of Alabama, not punish them,” said JaTaune Bosby. StaffDecember 21, 2021
State Snapshot of Alabama’s workforce Workforce is a hot topic in 2021 with no shortage of discussions about labor force participation rates, employee retention and labor shortages. StaffDecember 21, 2021
Infrastructure Carl lends support to latest I-10 bridge proposal “My greatest concern is having the option for locals to cross the bay without paying a toll, so I’m encouraged by the latest bridge... StaffDecember 20, 2021
Governor Ivey issues formal comment letter on federal contractor mandate “In my view, the contractor mandate … is illegal and unconstitutional,” Ivey states in the letter. StaffDecember 20, 2021