Education Alabama Board of Education outlines key budget asks ahead of FY27 Alabama education officials outlined FY 2027 budget priorities at their monthly meeting ahead of the budget vote next month. Mary Claire Wooten1 day ago
Economy Canfield steps down after 12-Year reign; McNair tapped for Commerce Secretary Governor Ivey announces Greg Canfield's departure after 12 years, appoints economic expert Ellen McNair as next Commerce Department Secretary. Bill BrittOctober 20, 2023
Infrastructure Leaders call for West Alabama highway construction to continue without delay The West Alabama Highway will create a four-lane, north-south highway connecting Tuscaloosa and Mobile. Jacob HolmesOctober 20, 2023
Education Birmingham Southern sues state treasurer for denying loan application Unless the court decides in favor of Birmingham Southern before Oct. 30, the college is expected to cease operations at the end of the... Jacob HolmesOctober 20, 2023
Economy Alabama hits record employment, but deep disparities in Black Belt Region persist While the state revels in historic job numbers, nearly 50,000 Alabamians have stopped looking for jobs altogether. StaffOctober 20, 2023
Congress Sens. Britt, Klobuchar join forces to tackle youth mental health crisis The legislation aims to establish a national Youth Mental Health Research Initiative designed to address the escalating crisis. StaffOctober 20, 2023
State 2023 Alabama Retailers of the Year A panel of judges chose 10 Alabama Retailer of the Year winners in four categories based on annual sales volume. StaffOctober 20, 2023
Economy Lt. Gov. Ainsworth: Alabama primed to become ‘Workforce Engine of the Southeast’ The Lieutenant Governor’s Commission on 21st Century Workforce met Wednesday in Birmingham. StaffOctober 20, 2023
Health Plaintiffs argue court should block Cannabis Commission from using scores The Commission is likely to rescind awards once again next Thursday, but plaintiffs say it won't matter if the process continues to use flawed... Jacob HolmesOctober 19, 2023
Prisons New report recounts checkered history of Alabama’s prison healthcare provider The company took advantage of a complicated bankruptcy process to shed liabilities and lawsuits against it for inadequate care. Jacob HolmesOctober 19, 2023
Prisons Gov. Kay Ivey sets date for next Alabama execution Gov. Kay Ivey set the execution date and time for Casey McWhorter, an incarcerated individual on death row. Patrick DarringtonOctober 19, 2023