News Incarcerated person takes guard hostage at Donaldson facility, situation ongoing Statewide prison lockdown after an incarcerated individual took a guard hostage at William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility. Patrick DarringtonAugust 13, 2023
Health Medical Cannabis Commission once again awarding licenses Once again, the new licenses can be expected to be challenged with an onslaught of lawsuits. Jacob HolmesAugust 11, 2023
News Yellowhammer News, affiliate outlets acquired by new ownership group The entities will operate under the newly-formed umbrella of YHN Media Group with Ellis Terry appointed to serve as the news operation’s president. StaffAugust 10, 2023
Courts President of former API legal arm steps down to join staff of Chief Justice Tom Parker As Matt Clark steps down, his wife Laura Clark has been selected to take over the conservative legal firm. Jacob HolmesAugust 10, 2023
Education Ivey kicks-off statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Ivey announced her intent to participate in the Imagination Library during her 2023 inaugural address. Jacob HolmesAugust 10, 2023
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