White House says Inflation Reduction Act would lower health insurance premiums
Officials say the provisions in the bill would help about a million small business owners and employees as well as self-employed individuals.
Online job ads up 33 percent from 2021
The most needed jobs include registered nurses and retail workers, two industries heavily affected by the pandemic.
White House economists tout recovery in recent months
The officials pointed to a record number of states with unemployment rates below 3 percent and a 43-day streak of declining gas prices.
Retail industry struggling to find employees amid record unemployment
Although Alabamians have returned to the workforce in a big way, the pandemic has left the retail industry struggling to find employees.
SPLC reaches collective bargaining agreement for employees
Beginning November 1, 2022, the minimum wage for new SPLC employees will be more than $20 per hour.
Sewell, House approve bill safeguarding same-sex, interracial marriage
The bill would codify the right to same-sex and interracial marriages as fears abound that Supreme Court could overturn precedents.
Alabama Warmline expands to 24/7 access to prevent mental health crises
The phone line provides early emotional support to anyone who needs a listening ear.
Alabama Democratic Party disqualifies Sebrina Martin
A subcommittee found substantial evidence that Martin violated bylaws of the party as well as multiple canons of judicial ethics.
Report details racial discrimination, violation of human rights in Southern prisons
The report describes the widespread, disparate harms resulting from the arrests, harsh prison sentences, and incarceration on Black communities.
Transition to 988 suicide and crisis lifeline begins Saturday
The lifeline is expected to reach twice as many people after transitioning to 988 as it did in 2021.