Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week Fewer people joined the unemployment rolls last week compared to the week before. Micah DanneyOctober 23, 2020
News Marshall “pleased” with Supreme Court curbside voting decision The high court stayed a lower court ruling that allowed local election officials to implement curbside voting due to fears of the coronavirus. Brandon MoseleyOctober 23, 2020
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 hospitalizations, cases continue rise Average daily hospitalizations continue an ongoing increase as cases nationwide surge. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 22, 2020
Courts U.S. Supreme Court rules Alabama can ban curbside voting “The District Court’s modest injunction is a reasonable accommodation, given the short time before the election,” the three dissenting justices wrote. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 22, 2020
News Aderholt praises Trump for his “hard stances on trade” "The simple fact of the matter is that China needs to be held accountable for their actions on the world stage, and I believe... Brandon MoseleyOctober 22, 2020
National Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth tests positive for COVID-19 Ainsworth is the only state constitutional officer in Alabama known to have contracted the coronavirus to this point in the public health crisis. Brandon MoseleyOctober 21, 2020
Health AARP’s COVID-19 dashboard shows Alabama nursing home lagging behind national averages In each of five parameters Alabama fared worse than the national average. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 21, 2020
Infrastructure Alabama’s Black Belt lacks quality internet access, report finds Twenty-two of 24 Black Belt counties are below the statewide average of 86 percent of the population who have access to high-speed internet, and... Eddie BurkhalterOctober 20, 2020
Elections Coalition of attorneys general file opposition to Alabama attempt to ban curbside voting The AGs argue that Alabama’s suggestion to the courts that curbside voting invites fraud is “unfounded.” Eddie BurkhalterOctober 19, 2020
News Alabama revenues grew despite COVID pandemic, analysis shows Tax revenue into the state’s General Fund was 7 percent higher this year the Education Trust Fund brought in an additional $209 million in... Eddie BurkhalterOctober 19, 2020