Public safety Parole applicants’ low-risk status has little effect on outcomes An ACLU analysis found opposition at hearings sharply reduced release chances, while Alabama still barred applicants from speaking for themselves. Jacob Holmes58 minutes ago
Infrastructure Sewell: $6.4 million from Infrastructure Law will go to improve Birmingham-Shuttlesworth This project rehabilitates 15,540 square yards of the existing overflow apron pavement and 5,200 feet of taxiways. StaffMarch 22, 2023
State Alabama Realtors releases Economic and Real Estate Report for February 2023 This marks the slowest February market the state has seen in five years. StaffMarch 22, 2023
State Pandemic EBT benefits to arrive for 530,000 Alabama children this summer Qualifying households will get $120 for each participating student to buy SNAP-eligible food at stores that accept EBT cards. Jacob HolmesMarch 21, 2023
Courts SCOTUS rejects street preacher’s First Amendment case against the University of Alabama Lower federal courts, including the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, previously sided with the university. John H. GlennMarch 21, 2023
Congress Britt joins bipartisan group to question Federal Reserve on Silicon Valley Bank oversight The Federal Reserve has announced an internal investigation into its regulatory oversight, supervision, and examination of Silicon Valley Bank. StaffMarch 21, 2023
Economy Alabama: The state where money does grow on trees The forest products industry contributes more than $28.9 billion to Alabama’s economy. StaffMarch 21, 2023
National Mexico seizes Vulcan Materials facility, prompting criticism from Britt Sen. Katie Britt described the incident as a "militarized seizure." John H. GlennMarch 20, 2023
Health Advocacy groups to rally for Medicaid expansion PARCA executive director Ryan Hankins said the state is finally positioned to be able to afford expansion. Jacob HolmesMarch 20, 2023
Congress Mo Brooks spreads grievance gospel against Alabama’s congressional delegation Brooks claims that during his last term there were only "two Republicans you could count on" in Alabama's delegation. Bill BrittMarch 20, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt, colleagues introduce Guidance Out Of Darkness Act It would require federal agencies to publish their regulatory guidance on the internet in an easily accessible location. StaffMarch 20, 2023