Education Public charter commission OKs charter school merger, FY28 budget request The merger joined Birmingham-area health care and Bessemer aviation schools under one board following concerns over one school meeting projected enrollment. Wesley Walter2 hours ago
State Moms for Liberty shares 2025 agenda, doubling down on libraries The group is also pursuing to expand Alabama’s ban on instruction of LGBTQ+ content in schools. Jacob HolmesOctober 16, 2024
Health Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane The FDA formally declared a shortage of three fluid products on Oct. 11. Wesley WalterOctober 16, 2024
Health Anniston clinic receives grant for mental health programming The clinic is introducing Thrive, a program that will seek to address mental health crises among underserved populations. Alex JobinOctober 15, 2024
State AG: Alabama’s HB 172 does not apply to parody content HB 172 aims to address the creation and dissemination of deceptive media in election contexts. StaffOctober 15, 2024
Prisons Holman correctional officer arrested for smuggling meth into prison The officer was detained on Wednesday and charged with attempting to distribute a controlled substance. Alex JobinOctober 14, 2024
State SBVA unanimously asks commissioner to reconsider resigning The SBVA urged Davis to reconsider his resignation after the Veterans Benefits and Services Committee found no wrongdoing with ARPA funds. Mary Claire WootenOctober 11, 2024
Education CHOOSE Act website launches, applications open for Education Service Providers The CHOOSE Act now has a website where education service providers and, eventually, Alabama families can prepare for the state’s new program. Jacob HolmesOctober 10, 2024
Health Alabama faces dental crisis fueled by inadequate Medicaid coverage Alabama has the nation’s second-lowest ratio of dentists per population. Alex JobinOctober 10, 2024
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards over $7.6 million for Alabama highway safety enforcement The grants will help fund major highway safety campaigns. StaffOctober 10, 2024
Public safety Birmingham looks to expand gun violence intervention program The Birmingham VIP2 has seen high rates of success and low rates of incarceration and retaliation among its clients since 2023. Mary Claire WootenOctober 9, 2024