News Gov. Ivey officially launches Alabama Department of Workforce The goal is to streamline the state’s workforce development efforts, in part by consolidating previously fragmented workforce programs. Alex Jobin5 hours ago
News Gee’s Bend quilters offering workshop at 2025 Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival For their first time at WEWA, Gee’s Bend Quilters will offer a three-hour workshop, allowing participants to create a unique keepsake. StaffOctober 10, 2025
Elections BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses newcomers for election to Alabama legislature ProgressPAC announced its endorsement of three first-time legislative candidates for the 2026 cycle. StaffOctober 10, 2025
Education Troy University donors gift over $500K on Giving Day 2025 Alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends gifted over $500,000 for scholarships, academics, and student programs. StaffOctober 10, 2025
News Lawsuit against Board of Pharmacy alleges unlawful emergency fines The lawsuit claims the Board of Pharmacy illegally adopted emergency rules to collect excessive fines and conceal financial mismanagement. Mary Claire WootenOctober 9, 2025
Congress Alabama’s Congressional delegation praises announced Gaza peace plan deal Sen. Katie Britt called the deal “an incredible first step to end this conflict” and dubbed Trump “the President of Peace.” Chance PhillipsOctober 9, 2025
Congress Reps. Aderholt, Moore condemn FDA approval of generic abortion medication The representatives released statements opposing the approval of a generic option for the drug, announced by the FDA on September 2. Wesley WalterOctober 9, 2025
National Senate committee holds NRC nomination hearing for Southern Power executive Ho Nieh Ho Nieh, Trump's nominee for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, served the agency for 23 years in various leadership roles. Alex JobinOctober 9, 2025
Education Alabama-based nonprofit SAIL reports learning program helps students thrive Students in summer learning programs utilizing SAIL's framework gained an average of over 2.1 months in reading and 1.6 months in math. StaffOctober 9, 2025
Elections P&CMA endorses House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter for reelection The organization said that Ledbetter has been a steadfast partner to P&CMA members throughout his tenure. StaffOctober 9, 2025
News Alabama AGC attends National Chapter and Leadership Conference During their trip, Alabama AGC met with members of Congress and key federal decision-makers to advocate for the needs of Alabama’s construction industry. StaffOctober 9, 2025