Party politics Limestone Republicans raise questions about Wahl family influence, consulting business During a contentious meeting, members of the Limestone County Republican Executive Committee accused John and Noah Wahl of conflicts of interest. Josh Moon3 days ago
Prisons Federal judge allows Demetrius Frazier’s execution to proceed Frazier is the fourth person to be subjected to the new execution method. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 4, 2025
Party politics Alabama GOP unveils 2025 legislative agenda focused on conservative goals The party’s agenda includes a range of proposals spanning tax policy, education, public safety, and social issues. StaffFebruary 3, 2025
Health Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds One federally funded ADMH program has sought to ease stress on residential psychiatric facilities and the criminal justice system. Wesley WalterFebruary 3, 2025
State Gov. Ivey names Greg Reed as Alabama’s first secretary of workforce Secretary of Labor Marty Redden will retire, paving the way for Greg Reed to become the state's first secretary of workforce. StaffFebruary 3, 2025
Health Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services Tuberville himself has been highly critical of pharmaceuticals and has engaged in conspiratorial rhetoric. Alex JobinJanuary 31, 2025
Infrastructure Gov. Ivey announces new round of “Rebuild Alabama” projects There were 24 projects selected for funding for a total of just over $40 million in state transportation funding. Jacob HolmesJanuary 31, 2025
Education Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings Alabama saw real gains in fourth grade math scores, and moved up the rankings in reading as well by maintaining reading levels while other... Jacob HolmesJanuary 30, 2025
Party politics Phillip Brown elected as first Black chairman of the Jefferson County GOP Brown, a longtime grassroots leader and Republican activist, was elected by acclamation. StaffJanuary 30, 2025
Health Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities The DOJ found that the state must make community-based services accessible so that physically disabled children can avoid being segregated in nursing facilities. Jacob HolmesJanuary 29, 2025
State PARCA: Alabama tax collections per capita remain among lowest in the nation Alabama ranks near the bottom in per capita tax collections, relying on high sales taxes and low property taxes. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 28, 2025