Congress Alabama AG to testify against Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson A Gallup poll published Wednesday found that 58 percent of Americans polled said the Senate should vote in favor of Jackson. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 24, 2022
Elections Zeigler proposes “Watchman Program” for elections The program would prioritize recruitment of poll watchers and provide free training with a long-range goal of having a poll watcher in every county. Jacob HolmesMarch 24, 2022
Elections Business Council of Alabama endorses 36 in state races The Business Council of Alabama's political action committee endorsed both incumbents and non-incumbents. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 24, 2022
Infrastructure Governor Ivey transfers funds for broadband expansion ADECA will deploy the funds in the coming months through grant programs to help expand access to high-speed internet service. StaffMarch 24, 2022
State International Olympic Committee president to attend World Games in Birmingham The World Games 2022 will take place from July 7 to 17 in Birmingham. StaffMarch 24, 2022
Congress Trump pulls Mo Brooks endorsement, calling him “woke” Trump in a statement said Brooks 44-point lead evaporated based on statements Brooks made that people should get over the 2020 presidential election. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 23, 2022
Economy Report: Alabama among states with most workers earning less than $15 an hour Raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour would benefit 896,551 workers in Alabama, according to the report. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 23, 2022
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses five Alabama House incumbents The association endorsed five incumbent House members, all seeking reelection. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 23, 2022
Local news Birmingham mayor excuses $35 million in outstanding traffic fines, parking fees The initiative, named Stop and Go, provides pardons for 756,531 outstanding traffic and parking violations. John H. GlennMarch 23, 2022
Education BEA report provides roadmap to increase educational attainment, labor force participation The report links the state’s workforce preparedness struggles to students falling behind in reading, math, and college- and career-readiness. StaffMarch 23, 2022