Governor Governor awards funds to assist domestic violence victims across Alabama Seventeen Alabama nonprofit agencies that focus on domestic violence victims will receive additional financial assistance. StaffFebruary 13, 2021
Health Black Alabamians make up 11 percent of COVID vaccinations, but data incomplete The data also shows 32 percent of vaccinations were among races that were unknown or not reported. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 13, 2021
Governor Governor signs three priority bills into law During the governor’s State of the State Address, she laid out these pieces of legislation as priority bills. StaffFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate committee votes to criminalize treatment for transgender minors A Gadsden police officer testified about getting care for his transgender daughter, which would be outlawed by the proposed legislation. Micah DanneyFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate mulls Sen. Del Marsh’s lottery, gaming bills Marsh's bills are expected to be brought back to the full Senate after the Legislature's weeklong break. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 12, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims continue to increase The number of new weekly claims has risen steadily so far this year. Micah DanneyFebruary 12, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Marsh’s gambling bill is already good, but it could be great "The comprehensive gaming bill could be life-changing for many of Alabama's poorest citizens, with only a few minor changes." Josh MoonFebruary 12, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | New Homewood charter school all about acceptance "Alabama has never had a public school as progressive as the Magic City Acceptance Academy." Joey KennedyFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate GOP leadership praise passage of priority legislation The legislation includes economic incentives and legal protections from lawsuits related to the pandemic. John H. GlennFebruary 12, 2021
Elections Former Ambassador Lynda Blanchard appears poised for Senate run Blanchard is one of several candidates speculated to be likely to run for the Senate. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 12, 2021