Governor Governor awards grant to assist elderly and disabled abuse victims The grant will enable the department’s Adult Protective Services Division to remove victims from abusive environments. StaffApril 15, 2021
News Second round of pandemic EBT benefits coming to eligible Alabama children Eligible households will receive EBT cards in the mail that can be used to purchase SNAP-eligible food items. StaffApril 15, 2021
State Ainsworth welcomes National Lieutenant Governors Association annual meeting The meeting convenes lieutenant governors and seconds-in-command from across the country. StaffApril 15, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Electric vehicles important for Alabama’s automotive industry "Electric vehicles are an innovative and growing transportation option and mobility solution." Allen ParrishApril 15, 2021
Legislature Senate approves comprehensive gaming bill, but not without some weirdness The once-dead gaming bill was brought back to life Tuesday, and it passed the same Senate where it had previously failed. Josh MoonApril 14, 2021
Congress Sen. Richard Shelby questions officials during defense appropriations hearing Shelby questioned officials about quantum computing gains and space capabilities, noting U.S. adversaries' own work in those areas. Eddie BurkhalterApril 14, 2021
Legislature Lawmaker: Bill to remove state oversight would lower costs, speed school construction Numerous trade associations and the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs oppose the bill, saying it would reduce safety in schools. Eddie BurkhalterApril 14, 2021
Legislature Medical marijuana bill to be debated in House Health Committee The House Health Committee will hold a public hearing on the legislation that would legalize medical marijuana. Brandon MoseleyApril 14, 2021
Legislature Senate passes delayed implementation of Alabama literacy program Smitherman's legislation would delay the implementation of the plan to hold back third-graders who are not at grade level. Brandon MoseleyApril 14, 2021
Legislature Senate passes bill setting up personalized individual trusts House Bill 293, sponsored by state Rep. David Faulkner, R-Mountain Brook, deals with qualified wills and trusts. Brandon MoseleyApril 14, 2021