Featured Opinion Opinion | The prison oversight bill is good, no matter how it came about No matter how it came to be sponsored by Republican Senator Larry Stutts, it is a good, necessary and consequential piece of legislation. Josh Moon13 hours ago
Infrastructure Opinion | Fiber is the gold standard, superior to other forms of broadband delivery There is a reason that fiber is considered the gold standard of broadband infrastructure. Kenneth BoswellJuly 25, 2024
Environment Officials show off Garden City improvements funded by Tyson Settlement After a 2019 spill, Attorney General Steve Marshall sued Tyson Farms on behalf of the state of Alabama. StaffJuly 25, 2024
Environment President Biden announces $20.4 million to address pollution, economic growth in Alabama The president’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provided a total of $16 billion to address legacy pollution. StaffJuly 25, 2024
Education UA strengthens commitment to rural communities through STARS College Network The STARS College Network is a coalition of 32 of the nation’s most prominent institutions. StaffJuly 25, 2024
State AG Marshall opposes rescheduling marijuana, calls it a “cheap ploy” Steve Marshall joined ten other state attorneys general in claiming rescheduling marijuana is illegal, against international law, and unwarranted. Chance PhillipsJuly 24, 2024
Education University of Alabama shuts down DEI office to comply with state law The new UA website meant to explain the effects of SB129 describes new restrictions on UA instructors in detail. Chance PhillipsJuly 24, 2024
Aerospace and Defense Sen. Britt highlights Alabama’s aerospace and defense prowess at Farnborough Airshow Britt led a bipartisan Congressional delegation to the Farnborough Airshow in the United Kingdom. StaffJuly 24, 2024
Education Troy University Surveying and Geomatics Sciences program wins national award Troy University’s Surveying and Geomatics Sciences program is one of seven in the nation to be honored with the Surveying Education Award. StaffJuly 24, 2024
State Growing Alabama funding to boost economic development Gov. Kay Ivey and the Renewal of Alabama Commission have announced $15.5 million in funding for the Growing Alabama program. Mary Claire WootenJuly 23, 2024
Infrastructure ALDOT announces grants for municipal airports These grants are made possible through ALDOT’s Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program. StaffJuly 23, 2024