Infrastructure Opinion | Need for broadband expansion remains as state leaders address issue The goal of making sure every Alabamian has access to vital broadband technology is drawing closer to becoming reality. Blake HardwichFebruary 24, 2022
Legislature Ainsworth announces Alabama small business commission legislative package The package includes tax cuts, tax exemptions, paperwork reductions, and other adjustments that benefit both small business employers and employees. StaffFebruary 4, 2022
Legislature Democrats condemn Sen. Sam Givhan for being sole vote against COVID relief appropriations Democrat Korey Wilson is challenging Givhan in the Alabama Senate in the upcoming elections scheduled for later this year. John H. GlennFebruary 1, 2022
Legislature State Sen. Dan Roberts leads effort to block $87.7 million tax hike on Alabama families Families will pay an extra $87.7 million in state taxes unless the Legislature passes legislation to guarantee they will not be penalized for benefitting... StaffFebruary 1, 2022
Infrastructure County broadband projects contingent on Alabama Legislature, voters A provision in the Alabama constitution prevents counties from investing in broadband projects. StaffJanuary 20, 2022
Legislature Remaining ARPA funds go to broadband, health care, sewage, water treatment The special session on ARPA fund appropriation will begin Wednesday, with members to meet in a joint conference at 1 p.m. John H. GlennJanuary 19, 2022
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 Governor, Statehouse leadership discussing special session to allocate remaining American Rescue Plan funds This possible special session could be called as early as the first month of the regular legislative session, the source said, which is scheduled... John H. GlennJanuary 10, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | 2022 legislative session: rational or irrational? A gander at pre-filed bills shows some in the Legislature reject the principles embraced by the nation's founders. Bill BrittJanuary 4, 2022
Prisons Organizations challenge use of COVID relief funds to build prisons “Building more prisons is a gross misuse of funds that were sent to help the people of Alabama, not punish them,” said JaTaune Bosby. StaffDecember 21, 2021