State Alabama DHR hopes to expand adult foster care to address needs Alabama is working towards adding an adult foster care home in every county as reports of adult abuse rise in the state. Mary Claire Wooten / June 20, 2024
Justice Department in opposition of SB1 limiting voting assistance The Justice Department confirms that Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act guarantees certain assistance for voters with disabilities. Mary Claire Wooten / June 19, 2024
IRS crackdown on partnership tax loophole could bring in billions IRS tightening rules to end partnership basis shifting and increase audits for larger companies. Mary Claire Wooten / June 18, 2024
Tuberville pledges to stall Biden nominations, citing “lawfare” GOP senators, joined by Tuberville, block Biden nominations who supported Trump's indictment. Mary Claire Wooten / June 14, 2024
ADEM allocated over $1 billion in federal, state funds for updated infrastructure In 2022, Alabama began funding a large-scale project to update and improve every county's drinking water and sewer needs. Mary Claire Wooten / June 13, 2024
Pride flag stolen from flagpole at VMAC Tuscaloosa A pride flag raised at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Tuscaloosa was stolen and then returned by VA police. Mary Claire Wooten / June 12, 2024
PARCA: Alabama’s democracy progresses but challenges remain Even with recent constitution reform, the limited civic engagement and absentee ballot restrictions in Alabama pose an issue Mary Claire Wooten / June 11, 2024
EPA funding to revitalize sites in North Alabama TARCOG revives sites in Athens, Fort Payne, and Gurley, funded by EPA, which promotes community and addresses environmental concerns. Mary Claire Wooten / June 10, 2024
AGs call for revision to American Bar Association’s diversity policy The coalition claims that the ABA Standard 206 does not comply with the United States Supreme Court’s recent affirmative action decision. Mary Claire Wooten / June 7, 2024
Senate blocks Right to Contraception Act due to partisan divide After failure to advance the Right to Contraception Act, Democrats will place reproductive rights in the forefront before the election. Mary Claire Wooten / June 6, 2024