Prisons Lawmakers review proposed parole guidelines and prison progress The Joint Prison Committee met for its quarterly meeting to discuss updates ahead of a public hearing at the end of July. Mary Claire Wooten11 hours ago
Economy Manufacture Alabama announces Diversify initiative The initiative will be led by a council consisting of industry leaders from across Alabama. John H. GlennJanuary 22, 2021
National SPLC president welcomes Biden’s order advancing racial equity President Joe Biden's order also rescinds Trump’s 1776 Commission, seen as a rebuttal to the Pulitzer-Prize-winning 1619 project. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 22, 2021
National Tuberville has “serious concerns” about Biden halting border wall construction Biden signed an executive order halting the construction of the controversial border wall between the United States and Mexico. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 22, 2021
Elections Kenneth Paschal signs pledge to support congressional term limits Paschal is running in the Republican primary for House District 73 in Shelby County. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 22, 2021
Health Gov. Kay Ivey extends mask order, but COVID-19 vaccine supply is low Dr. Scott Harris said hospitals "by and large are out" of vaccines and largely only have enough for required second doses. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 21, 2021
Environment ADEM to hold public hearing Tuesday on rendering plant proposal A rendering plant converts packing house waste, kitchen grease and livestock carcasses into industrial fats and oils. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 21, 2021
News Business Council of Alabama promotes three employees Helena Duncan has been promoted to senior vice president of operations and investor relations. StaffJanuary 21, 2021
National Lieutenant governor issues statement on Biden-Harris inauguration Ainsworth called for "conservative states" such as Alabama to protect citizens' rights. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 21, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 vaccine supply in question A UAB doctor said the hospital could do more, if it had more vaccine. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 21, 2021
Education Alabama leaders congratulate Biden and Harris on inauguration A number of Alabama dignitaries attended the inauguration including Congresswoman Terri Sewell and Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 21, 2021