Economy Innovate Alabama celebrates innovation, talent, and progress at 2024 event The event highlighted the crucial role of public officials in supporting Alabama’s innovation economy. StaffDecember 16, 2024
Congress Rep. Dale Strong appointed to influential House Appropriations Committee The House Appropriations Committee holds significant authority over federal spending. Alex JobinDecember 16, 2024
Education ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps The Commission approved an agency budget request of $77,859,213 for fiscal year 2025-26. StaffDecember 16, 2024
News Fairhope library hires new director amid controversy over books The board voted to hire Robert Gourlay, assistant director since 2022, to replace outgoing director Tamara Dean. Jacob HolmesDecember 16, 2024
Education Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans Sex education books have been among those targeted in public libraries across the state. Jacob HolmesDecember 13, 2024
State “Forward-thinking” organizations to participate in Alabama March for Progress The organizers also hope that the event will encourage greater civic engagement in Alabama. Alex JobinDecember 13, 2024
News AMCC cuts fees, discusses ongoing arbitration during monthly meeting The AMCC agreed to reduce licensee fees by 25 percent as members fretted about license applicants’ finances. Chance PhillipsDecember 13, 2024
Party politics Alabama Democratic Party chairman: “Party’s in the best shape it’s been in years” Pushing back on comments from Doug Jones, state Dem chair Randy Kelley said the party's in great shape. Josh MoonDecember 13, 2024
State Opiod settlement oversight commission reallocates funds for treatment programs The commission reallocated opioid settlement funds for treatment programs, expanding services and improving access to care. Mary Claire WootenDecember 13, 2024
Environment Drought assessment committee discusses end of year climate data Each area of the state was reported as abnormally dry, while north and southwest Alabama faced severe or extreme drought. Wesley WalterDecember 13, 2024