Economy Alabama’s housing market sustains three consecutive months of positive growth For the third consecutive month, home sales and active residential listings increased across Alabama. StaffMay 21, 2024
Legislature Ivey signs “first grade readiness” bill into law Students entering first grade without completing kindergarten will take the assessment to determine whether they need educational intervention. Jacob HolmesMay 20, 2024
News Libraries will lose state funding without policies to restrict ‘inappropriate’ material It's still unclear—even to board member John Wahl—who decides what material is inappropriate for minors. Jacob HolmesMay 20, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | AG Marshall: A threat to women’s rights and the rule of law Marshall wants to charge people with "criminal conspiracy" just for providing a ride across state lines for abortion access. Bill BrittMay 20, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | There’s no lottery vote because some Senate Republicans sold out Despite a number of excuses and ridiculous rewrites of history, you don't get to vote because some Senate Republicans sold out. Josh MoonMay 20, 2024
Economy Inflation down, unemployment up in April: Bureau of Labor Statistics According to preliminary estimates, prices rose 3.4 percent in the last year and unemployment is at 3.9 percent. Chance PhillipsMay 20, 2024
Health Bill would reauthorize Poison Control Center Network program The bill will provide continued support for the Alabama Poison Information Center in Birmingham. Mary Claire WootenMay 20, 2024
Economy Gov. Ivey, BCA, labor react to UAW loss at Mercedes Gov. Kay Ivey and business leaders celebrated the outcome. StaffMay 20, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt advocates for nationwide IVF protection legislation Britt and Sen. Ted Cruz announced plans to introduce a bill to ensure that IVF access is protected nationwide. StaffMay 20, 2024
Economy United Auto Workers lose union election at Mercedes by 597 votes With just 44% of the vote, the UAW fails to unionize the Mercedes plant in Vance on the first try. Chance PhillipsMay 17, 2024