Health New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences to be established in Demopolis by 2026 Ivey's proposal includes $62 million to construct the campus, which would be located adjacent to Whitfield Regional Hospital. Jacob HolmesMarch 17, 2023
Governor Ivey calls for $1B in tax rebates, sets Special Session in State of the State Ivey proposed rebates of $400 per person, for a total of $800 in rebates per married household. Jacob HolmesMarch 8, 2023
Infrastructure Sewell announces $18.4 million to expand broadband at Alabama HBCUs The $18.4 million in funding will expand access to high-speed internet at HBCUs and Minority Serving Institutions in Alabama. StaffMarch 1, 2023
Education Birmingham Talks receives national investment Birmingham Talks focuses on improving kindergarten readiness by increasing interactive conversation between children and their caregivers. StaffFebruary 15, 2023
Economy Alabama’s community colleges add $6.6 billion to state economy The Alabama Community College System directly impacts 98,923 jobs in the state, representing about 2.7 percent of Alabama’s gross state product. StaffFebruary 14, 2023
Governor Governor encourages students to apply for Governor’s Office internship Gov. Kay Ivey encouraged Alabama undergraduate students to apply. StaffFebruary 7, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | A vague bill promises to ban something it seems A group of Republican lawmakers wants to ban "divisive concepts." The bill should die a quick death. Bill BrittJanuary 30, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | School choice? OK, let’s do it Real school choice is an excellent idea. But what's being pushed by the right isn't school choice, it's segregation. Josh MoonJanuary 25, 2023
Education Sen. Katie Britt celebrates School Choice Week Britt co-sponsored a resolution that would formally designate this week as “National School Choice Week.” StaffJanuary 25, 2023
Legislature New Hoover Rep. Mike Shaw seeks to consider unintended consequences of legislation Shaw has spent 30 years in the technology sector as well as six years on the Hoover City Council. Jacob HolmesJanuary 19, 2023