News ALGOP promotes Burniston to dual role in communications and legislative affairs Jeannie Negrón Burniston will help shape the Party’s 2026 policy agenda while continuing to lead its media and messaging strategy. Staff5 days ago
State National Labor Relations Board sets dates for second Amazon union vote in Bessemer The NLRB said election ballots will be mailed to employees at the Amazon Fulfillment center beginning Feb. 4. John H. GlennJanuary 12, 2022
Health Alabama’s average daily reported COVID cases breaks 10,000 for first time Alabama’s COVID hospitalizations reached 1,776 on Monday, a level not seen since Sept. 21 and a 239 percent increase from two weeks ago. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 11, 2022
Prisons Two Alabama prisoners die on Christmas Eve, day after Christmas One man died on Christmas Eve after being attacked with a weapon by another prisoner. A second man was found unresponsive on Dec. 26. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 11, 2022
Aerospace and Defense Ainsworth: Alabama Space Guard would provide support for U.S. Space Command, create jobs Ainsworth said a Space Guard unit within the Alabama National Guard would "logically provide much-needed support for U.S. Space Command." John H. GlennJanuary 11, 2022
Infrastructure Port of Mobile posts record container growth in 2021 In 2021, the Port experienced minimal to no congestion, no vessel delays at anchor, and posted vessel-to-rail turn times within 24 hours. StaffJanuary 11, 2022
Infrastructure Eastern Shore, Mobile MPOs announce ALDOT support of I-10 Bridge and Bayway framework ALDOT reiterated that it will commit at least $250 million in state funding for a final project, which is double the federal commitment. StaffJanuary 11, 2022
Infrastructure Alabama Port Authority launches new website, rebrands The new website and branding campaign reflect over six months of work. StaffJanuary 11, 2022
Health Alabama hospitals, schools react as COVID surges While some public school systems are requiring masks, others are taking a wait-and-see approach as cases and hospitalizations increase statewide. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 10, 2022
Aerospace and Defense Huntsville’s Marshall Space Flight Center names new associate director The Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, one of NASA's most extensive facilities, announced the appointment of a new associate director Thursday. John H. GlennJanuary 10, 2022
Prisons U.S. Treasury issues final rule on use of COVID aid The federal government seemed to leave open the possibility for Alabama to use the aid to build new prisons. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 7, 2022