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 Holmes5 days ago
Environment Opinion | A silver lining in a very toxic cloud If we have to allow landfills and disposal sites in Alabama, let’s make sure they are regulated. David PersonMarch 23, 2023
Infrastructure Sewell: $6.4 million from Infrastructure Law will go to improve Birmingham-Shuttlesworth This project rehabilitates 15,540 square yards of the existing overflow apron pavement and 5,200 feet of taxiways. StaffMarch 22, 2023
State Alabama Realtors releases Economic and Real Estate Report for February 2023 This marks the slowest February market the state has seen in five years. StaffMarch 22, 2023
State Pandemic EBT benefits to arrive for 530,000 Alabama children this summer Qualifying households will get $120 for each participating student to buy SNAP-eligible food at stores that accept EBT cards. Jacob HolmesMarch 21, 2023
Health Advocacy groups to rally for Medicaid expansion PARCA executive director Ryan Hankins said the state is finally positioned to be able to afford expansion. Jacob HolmesMarch 20, 2023
Prisons Board of Pardons and Paroles denies parole to dead man Incarcerated individuals who die prior to their hearing date are "typically" removed from the parole hearing docket. John H. GlennMarch 17, 2023
Health New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences to be established in Demopolis by 2026 Ivey's proposal includes $62 million to construct the campus, which would be located adjacent to Whitfield Regional Hospital. Jacob HolmesMarch 17, 2023
Prisons Officials raise spending cap on new Elmore County prison to nearly $1 billion In a contract signed last year, the expected cost to build the new 4,000-bed prison in Elmore County was $623 million. Jacob HolmesMarch 16, 2023
Infrastructure Sewell announces $1.4 million to improve transportation efficiency, safety The money is from a SMART Grant funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. StaffMarch 16, 2023
State BCA expands governmental affairs, public relations teams Caroline Franklin has been selected as BCA’s director of governmental affairs and executive director of ProgressPAC. StaffMarch 16, 2023