Mary Claire Wooten

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Public safety

U.S. Attorney’s Office launches initiative targetting gun switches

Operation Flip the Switch will target the illegal machinegun conversion devices as Birmingham sees a rise in usage throughout the city.

July 19, 2024

The Choice Neighborhood Initiative awarded the city money to rebuild the Mill Creek area, creating more mixed-income housing.

July 18, 2024

CHIP enrollment has increased in recent years and ADPH aims to boost funding from the General Fund by 61 percent in 2026.

July 17, 2024

Huntsville's Civic Engagement Academy Fall 2024 opens registration, hoping to foster community involvement in local government.

July 16, 2024

Governor Kay Ivey awarded $3.9 million toward 12 projects across the state through funding created by the Rebuild Alabama Act

July 12, 2024

Gov. Ivey awarded the grant to the Covenant Rescue Group, a non-profit that trains law enforcement and assists in operations.

July 11, 2024

AG Marshall announced Rep. Kelvin Lawrence's felony charges of forgery and criminal possession of a forged instrument

July 10, 2024

If the bill passes the Senate, the Alabama Underwater Forest would become a federally protected marine sanctuary

July 9, 2024

Over $100,000 in state funding will go towards improving and adding to municipal airports in Shelby County and Fairhope

July 3, 2024

Alabama will receive $79 million over the next five years for electric vehicle charging infrastructure and vocational training in the field.

July 2, 2024