State Public hearing on state aid for libraries reveals few support Ivey’s proposed code changes About 80 speakers showed up Tuesday to voice their opinion on Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed changes. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
State Terri Bozeman Lovell named executive director of the Alabama State Bar Judge Terri Bozeman Lovell is the first woman to be the executive director of the Alabama State Bar in history. Brandon MoseleyApril 27, 2021
Environment BCA’s Katie Boyd Britt elected to Alabama Wildlife Federation Board of Directors AWF focuses on wildlife conservation, Alabama’s hunting and angling heritage, and connecting young people and adults to the outdoors. StaffApril 27, 2021
State Alabamians strong Census response led to retention of all congressional districts Throughout the 2020 Census, state leaders led a dogged effort to ensure participation numbers reflected a proper Alabama representation. Brandon MoseleyApril 27, 2021
State Census shows Alabama will not lose congressional seat Alabama was projected as a state likely to lose a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Eddie BurkhalterApril 26, 2021
Public safety Bureau of Pardons and Paroles expanding assistance for those recently released Bureau Director Cam Ward is pushing to expand assistance for those on pardons and paroles. Eddie BurkhalterApril 26, 2021
State Jeff Sessions addresses Southern Preparatory Academy supporters Sessions praised the discipline and work ethic that the boys attending the school learn. Brandon MoseleyApril 26, 2021
Education PARCA study shows decline in need for remedial courses in college freshman Assigned remedial math in colleges declined from 26 percent in 2013 to 20 percent in 2019. John H. GlennApril 22, 2021
State Governor awards $1 million grant to Jefferson County for COVID-19 recovery The award is part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama from a CARES Act grant program. StaffApril 22, 2021
State Study: Child abuse cost Alabama $3.7 billion in 2018 More than 10,000 children in Alabama are the victims of abuse and neglect each year. Eddie BurkhalterApril 22, 2021
State Congressional delegation concerned Amtrak to Mobile may negatively impact economy The entire Alabama House delegation called for Amtrak to be required to complete a feasibility study before passenger rail service is restored. Brandon MoseleyApril 22, 2021