Legislature
The Joint Contract Review Committee held ADOC contracts, questioning millions spent on prison litigation and calling for greater focus on reforms and settlements.
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- Elections
Alabama AFL-CIO endorses Sheila McNeil for Public Service Commission
Doug Jones significantly outraised Tuberville in July, per campaign finance reports
What Alabama voters need for the August 11 special primary
Manufacture Alabama endorses Gary Palmer for reelection to Congress
Opinion | New governor’s poll: So you’re telling me there’s a chance?
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces appointments to four agencies
Gov. Ivey proclaims Will Roberts Day in honor of 15-year-old cancer victim
Gov. Ivey recaps Alabama’s showing at Farnborough International Airshow
Gov. Ivey announces additional state agency appointments
Gov. Ivey creates commission to study screen-based learning in schools
- Legislature
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
- Economy
NFIB July Jobs Report: Small Business Employment Index picks back up
Opinion | Alabama lawmakers should act now to avoid a repeat of Arizona’s SNAP crisis
Rep. Sewell announces employer lineup for 15th annual job fair in Selma
Huntsville music officer talks growth, community impact
Opinion | Why I oppose the proposed data center in Lowndes County
- National
Rep. Sewell marks 61st anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Sen. Britt hails USDA’s $35 million for feral swine control
Sen. Britt introduces bill to strip LGBTQ+ protections from Title IX
Greg Cook fields Senate questions on Alabama federal judgeship nomination
Sen. Britt backs Todd Blanche as attorney general nomination advances
- Education
Alabama Arise joins national campaign to support public schools
Birmingham City Council approves $45 million for career center, schools and student programs
Birmingham proposes $45 million investment in student careers
Alabama launches new “Alabama Career Pathways” initiative to strengthen workforce pipeline
Gov. Ivey creates commission to study screen-based learning in schools
- Health
UA System expands nursing programs amid Alabama shortage
UAB awards grants to study atherosclerosis advancement and MYC-driven cancers
ACLU report exposes Alabama maternal health care crisis
Report urges further transparency for Alabama crisis pregnancy centers
Montgomery billboard thanks Congress for supporting cancer research funding
- Opinion
Opinion | The kindness gap
Opinion | New governor’s poll: So you’re telling me there’s a chance?
Opinion | Why democratic socialism is gaining—and what America risks
Opinion | Alabama lawmakers should act now to avoid a repeat of Arizona’s SNAP crisis
Opinion | Documentary on Alabama’s Randy Owen premieres August 8 on APTV
National
"We hold not only the domestic terrorist responsible for this heinous crime but also those who constantly stoke the flames of racial hatred and bigotry."
State
The foundation awarded a record 50 scholarships to underserved children during the event.
State
These improvements mark the fourth time the Alabama Port Authority and APM Terminals have expanded the container terminal.
News
The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 2.8 percent, down from March’s 2.9 percent and April 2021’s rate of 3,6 percent.
Prisons
WBHM's Mary Scott Hodgin spent several years investigating Alabama's prison crisis for the podcast, which released the first episode Wednesday.
Elections
Zeigler said he hopes to resume events Saturday if possible.
Elections
The amendment proposes borrowing $85 million to fund repairs and upgrades to Alabama's 21 state parks.
Elections
The most recent polls show Brooks a distant third, trailing behind Britt and Durant by more than 14 points.
Health
Once the COVID public health emergency ends, millions will have to reapply for Medicaid or find coverage elsewhere.
State
We believe this is the perfect time to modernize and enhance the State Parks System.