Congress Sen. Katie Britt praises advancement of Laken Riley Act The bill received bipartisan support and is primed for final passage. Jacob Holmes / January 10, 2025
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant Sixteen of 19 workers at the Gaylord Chemical facility in Tuscaloosa voted to join the International Chemical Workers Union. Chance Phillips / January 10, 2025
Tuberville refiles ban on transgender athletes in sports The bill would effectively ban transgender individuals' participation in sports. Alex Jobin / January 10, 2025
PARCA: Population growth despite lower trends in natural change Alabama's population grew by 40,000, driven by migration and international immigration, but faces challenges with aging and low birth rates. Mary Claire Wooten / January 10, 2025
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight According to the NFIB, 35 percent of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill. January 10, 2025
Sens. Katie Britt, Rick Scott introduce bipartisan bill to “Lock The Clock” The practice of adjusting clocks twice a year has been a subject of debate in the United States. January 9, 2025
Steve Marshall endorses call for “largest deportation in U.S. history” Marshall was among the 21 Republican state attorneys general who endorsed the letter. Wesley Walter / January 9, 2025
Flags to fly at half-staff to honor fallen Irondale police officer A decorated law enforcement officer and Army veteran, Mark Meadows dedicated more than three decades to public service. January 9, 2025
Rep. Sewell becomes first Black woman to serve on House Ways and Means Subcommittee Sewell has served as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee since 2017. January 9, 2025
J.D. Snoddy sworn In for 5th term as Winston County circuit clerk This elected position, established in the Alabama Constitution, carries a six-year term. January 9, 2025