Economy Report: Alabama CEOs make 226 times more than the average worker The AFL-CIO released its annual Executive Paywatch report analyzing the disparity between CEO and worker pay ratios. Patrick DarringtonAugust 10, 2023
Economy Innovate Alabama awards a third round of millions in small business grants The total is reaching nearly $10 million in total funds awarded since the program’s launch last year. StaffAugust 10, 2023
Economy Trendco USA announces Alabama facility, creating 292 jobs for Macon County Trendco USA plans to invest $43 million to launch a manufacturing operation in a Tuskegee logistics hub. StaffAugust 10, 2023
Elections Manufactured Housing Association endorses Sarah Stewart for Chief Justice Stewart was elected associate justice in November 2018 and is seeking the post of chief justice. StaffAugust 10, 2023
Legislature Speaker Ledbetter chair-elect of the Council of State Governments Southern Office Ledbetter will serve as chair of the 79th SLC Annual Meeting, to be held in Alabama in summer 2025. StaffAugust 10, 2023
Health Will the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again? There is overwhelming concern the Commission has failed to "self-correct" its internal procedures that led to the June pause. Bill BrittAugust 9, 2023
Prisons Escape, multiple deaths hit several ADOC facilities on Monday The incidents included several deaths, an attempted suicide, and an escape by an incarcerated individual. Patrick DarringtonAugust 9, 2023
Courts Midwives, doctors file suit challenging “de facto ban” on birthing centers The lawsuit claims that ADPH has created significant uncertainty around the legal status of birth centers that provide midwife-led care. Jacob HolmesAugust 9, 2023
Infrastructure Ivey announces new statewide brand for high-speed internet expansion Ivey also detailed upcoming programs to support broadband expansion projects. Jacob HolmesAugust 9, 2023
Party politics ALGOP Trump dinner breaks attendance, fundraising records The event broke records as the largest dinner in Alabama Republican Party history, with almost 2,700 people in attendance. StaffAugust 9, 2023