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
State Senior Services, Commissioner Jean Brown awarded Outstanding Community Service Award The Alabama Department of Senior Services and Commissioner Jean Brown received the 2022 Outstanding Community Service Award. StaffSeptember 13, 2022
State Advocacy groups to hold briefing prior to International Day of Democracy The briefing also comes a week before National Voter Registration Day, which is held annually on Sept. 20. John H. GlennSeptember 13, 2022
Party politics ALGOP Outreach Coalition seeks to build bridges to minority voters Among other speakers, Rep. Kenneth Paschal, R-Pelham, spoke about being the first African American elected as a Republican since Reconstruction. Jacob HolmesSeptember 12, 2022
Health Companies begin requesting applications for medical marijuana licenses Around 200 total requests have been submitted in the first week of applications. Jacob HolmesSeptember 12, 2022
Prisons Incarcerated man dead at Bibb Correctional Facility The official cause of death is pending the results of an official autopsy. John H. GlennSeptember 12, 2022
State Pilot program to aid incarcerated individuals get government ID The lack of identification for incarcerated individuals once they leave a correctional facility has profound effects. John H. GlennSeptember 12, 2022
Education Alabama Commission on Higher Education addresses student loan forgiveness The cost to attend a university is especially higher in Alabama than in many states. StaffSeptember 12, 2022
Education Alabama Board of Education codifies “Don’t Say Gay” law The language reflects a law enacted by the Legislature earlier this year to prevent the discussion or instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2022
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 positivity rate, hospitalization rate continues its decline The current positivity rate is 16.3 percent as of Thursday, a decline of 3.1 points from last week's 19.4 percent. John H. GlennSeptember 9, 2022
Education Board of Education moves toward changing graduation requirements If adopted, graduating students in 2028 and beyond will be required to earn a college and career ready credential in order to earn a... Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2022