Education GE Aerospace Foundation invests $1 million in workforce training GE Aerospace Foundation will fund three Alabama organizations to expand aerospace workforce training and career opportunities across the Auburn-Montgomery region. Mary Claire Wooten10 hours ago
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards $5.6 million for law enforcement programs The funds were made available to the state by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffFebruary 9, 2023
Prisons Former correctional lieutenant indicted on excessive force, obstruction charges A former correctional lieutenant was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday with counts of use of excessive force and obstruction. John H. GlennFebruary 8, 2023
State Pharmacy board clarifies ectopic pregnancy treatment after AG’s remarks Amid the state’s near-total abortion ban, the board says they get questions about what “they can fill and what is appropriate." Alander RochaFebruary 8, 2023
Health Opinion | The workforce benefits of Medicaid expansion in Alabama Inaction has left more than 220,000 Alabamians in a health coverage gap. Mike NicholsonFebruary 8, 2023
State State auditor announces new chief of staff State Auditor Andrew Sorrell announced Hope Scarborough's appointment as his new chief of staff. StaffFebruary 8, 2023
Prisons Billion dollar prison healthcare contract halted after claims of “undue influence” YesCare was awarded the $1.06 billion contract, despite not being the lowest bidder. Questions linger about several aspects of the bid process. Josh MoonFebruary 7, 2023
Environment 3M to stop making PFAS chemicals that contaminate North Alabama water supply New EPA regulations, not supported by Alabama's GOP congressmen, are one of the factors that have affected the decision. Jacob HolmesFebruary 6, 2023
Environment ADEM: Moody fire not “discernibly” impacting water quality The EPA detected hazardous levels of chemicals in the air, but ADEM says there's no similar hazard to water quality. Jacob HolmesFebruary 6, 2023
Prisons Another incarcerated individual has died in state custody Fulmer's death is the tenth fatality confirmed to APR in the state corrections system this month. John H. GlennFebruary 3, 2023
Education $4 million awarded to support early childhood education The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded the funding for Alabama’s Preschool Development Grant initiative StaffFebruary 3, 2023