State Archives and History opens new gallery telling Alabama’s military stories The gallery highlights the stories of individual Alabama veterans across a range of conflicts. Jacob Holmes1 hour ago
Congress Rep. Sewell, colleagues introduce bipartisan New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act This legislation aims to spur investment and economic growth in rural and underserved communities. StaffApril 7, 2023
State Gov. Ivey awards grant to assist forensic investigations in Alabama ADECA is administering the grant from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffApril 7, 2023
Governor Economic development bills to focus on rural development, site prep The four-bill "Game Plan" will mostly re-up existing economic development programs, with important tweaks Josh MoonApril 6, 2023
Courts Former Montgomery PD chief files federal lawsuit against city, Mayor Reed Chief Ernest Finley claims he was forced to resign as the result of a conspiracy that included phony ethics charges. Josh MoonApril 6, 2023
State Governor announces Rebuild Alabama funds more local projects With this round of funding, more than $145 million in state transportation has been awarded. StaffApril 6, 2023
Education School “choice” in one of the most segregated, unequal systems in the country De facto segregation persists, with Birmingham public schools ranking among the least integrated and most unequal in the country. Ellen GomoryApril 5, 2023
State Alabama’s Doug Jones wins award for upholding the rule of law Jones will be one of five individuals to receive the National Judicial College’s Making the World a More Just Place Award. StaffApril 5, 2023
Congress Sewell to kick off 2023 “Congress in Your Community” town hall tour Sewell will be hosting town halls in Sumter and Marengo Counties on April 5. StaffApril 5, 2023
State Big 10 Mayors support economic incentives legislation, urge swift approval Reauthorizing Alabama’s economic incentives is part of the Alabama Big 10 Mayors 2023 legislative agenda. StaffApril 5, 2023
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses Twinkle Cavanaugh for PSC president Cavanaugh is seeking re-election to the Alabama Public Service Commission in the primary on March 5, 2024. StaffApril 4, 2023