Governor Gov. Ivey’s proposed budget emphasizes debt retirement, funding reserves The budget also includes 4 percent raises for teachers and state employees. Jacob HolmesJanuary 13, 2022
Legislature Democratic leadership reacts to Ivey’s State of the State Democratic leaders said the speech was underwhelming and failed to adequately address issues related to the pandemic. John H. GlennJanuary 13, 2022
Prisons Alabama prisons see hundreds of COVID cases among incarcerated, staff There were 204 new confirmed cases among prisoners and 185 self-reported cases among prison staff last week. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 13, 2022
Health Alabama has lowest average total single premium, according to government report Reports show Alabama has the lowest average annual single premium and the second-lowest family premium among employers nationwide. StaffJanuary 13, 2022
State Manufacture Alabama recognizes Secretary Greg Canfield with “Friend Of The Industry” award Canfield is the first to receive the Friend of the Industry award from Manufacture Alabama. StaffJanuary 13, 2022
Public safety Governor awards grants to fight illegal drugs and crime Ivey awarded $202,557 each to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional drug task forces. StaffJanuary 13, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Increasing EV charging infrastructure supports Drive Electric Alabama The state already awarded 18 grants totaling $4.1 million last year to expand EV charging. Michael Staley and Dr. Allen ParrishJanuary 12, 2022
Health UAB doctor: “Vast majority” hospitalized, very ill with COVID are unvaccinated Alabama's COVID hospitalizations have more than doubled over the last two weeks, reaching 1,925 on Tuesday. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 12, 2022
Legislature State finance officials warn record-high revenues can’t be relied on The state General Fund and Education Trust Fund saw historic revenues in 2021 due largely to federal pandemic assistance. Jacob HolmesJanuary 12, 2022
Elections AFA endorses Katie Britt for U.S. Senate “Katie is working hard to earn the vote of all Alabamians,” said President and CEO of AFA, Chris Isaacson. StaffJanuary 12, 2022