Health Alabama expands certified behavioral health clinics model into new regions Alabama is expanding its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic program into four additional counties through two new providers. Mary Claire Wooten2 days ago
Education Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities Alabama will continue exploring education funding reform to address inequities, with a focus on student needs. Mary Claire WootenDecember 27, 2024
State Looming TikTok ban could have consequences for Alabama businesses, content creators Some 78,000 businesses in Alabama actively use TikTok. Jacob HolmesDecember 24, 2024
State Perry County PREP Center honors more than 60 new graduates Of the PREP Center's nearly 300 graduates, 0 percent have returned to prison after graduation. Mary Claire WootenDecember 24, 2024
Education Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings Alabama is one of only four states to consider offering its First Class Pre-K program in Family Care Centers. Jacob HolmesDecember 23, 2024
Education Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report A researcher at the center-left think tank estimated vouchers could reduce Alabama public schools’ per-pupil funding by hundreds of dollars. Chance PhillipsDecember 20, 2024
Infrastructure Port Authority awards major contract to U.S.-based Richmond Engineering The Mobile Harbor deepening and widening project will be completed in May of 2025. StaffDecember 20, 2024
Prisons Wrongful death lawsuit claims ADOC ignored kidnapping, torture, rape and more The federal lawsuit alleges ADOC officials ignored repeated reports of the kidnap, torture, beating and rape of an inmate who died as a result. Josh MoonDecember 19, 2024
Education Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris Google has committed the $1 million gift to further strengthen the cybersecurity programs he championed. StaffDecember 19, 2024
State UAB joins EQBMED to boost clinical trial diversity UAB's Minority Health and Health Equity Research Center partners with EQBMED to enhance clinical trial diversity in underserved communities. Mary Claire WootenDecember 18, 2024
Environment Recreational trails board debates, votes on 2024 project proposals The Alabama Recreational Trails Advisory Board discussed and voted on its 2024 grant proposals during their annual meeting on Dec. 17. Wesley WalterDecember 18, 2024