Elections Greater Birmingham Ministries sues Alabama Secretary of State over records request The group says John Merrill refuses to hand over purged voter roll records without a charge even though the records are kept electronically. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 23, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Gov. Ivey: Biden policies may slash federal investment in Alabama infrastructure If we capitulate to their policy-favoring special interests, out-of-state contractors and labor will win contracts. Kay IveyFebruary 23, 2022
Health More contagious omicron BA.2 variant found in Alabama The Alabama Department of Public Health confirmed to APR on Tuesday that the first case of the BA.2 variant of COVID-19 has been identified... Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 23, 2022
Legislature Proposed delay for third-grade reading passes in Alabama Senate The bill passed its roll call 20-12 and moves to a House committee for consideration. John H. GlennFebruary 23, 2022
State Alabama DHR sends $12.6 million in bonuses to 10,000 child care workers Funding for the grants comes from the American Rescue Plan Act. StaffFebruary 23, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | 2022 Senate race will be most expensive in state history It will be an interesting and expensive three-month show. It will be fun to watch. Steve FlowersFebruary 23, 2022
Education Two-thirds of Americans say schools fall short in teaching Black History Alabama's fight against Critical Race Theory has created confusion about what Black history can and cannot be taught in schools. Jacob HolmesFebruary 22, 2022
Legislature Groups call on Alabama lawmakers to vote no on riot bill The bill would expand the definition of rioting and add more criminal penalties. Opponents say it is designed to stifle First Amendment speech. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 22, 2022
State World Games venue changes drone racing, speed skating to the “very heart of the city” Drone racing is moving to Protective Stadium from Barber Motorsports Park, and the track speed skating competition is moving to the Powell Steam Plant. StaffFebruary 22, 2022
Elections Blanchard campaign holds meet and greet at ALGOP winter meeting Blanchard is on the ballot in the Republican primary for governor on May 24. StaffFebruary 22, 2022