Perry County PREP Center honors more than 60 new graduates
Of the PREP Center's nearly 300 graduates, 0 percent have returned to prison after graduation.
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Alabama job ads drop 1.6 percent in November, top employers revealed
Huntsville Hospital emerged as the leading employer in the state for the month, posting 1,089 job ads.
December 24, 2024
Appeals court ruling deals blow to Cannabis Commission
The appeals court, in a separate case, said the AMCC's appeals process appears to be inadequate and not compliant with state laws.
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Alabama is one of only four states to consider offering its First Class Pre-K program in Family Care Centers.
Trial date set for Jefferson County racial gerrymandering case
The bench trial in McClure et al. v. Jefferson County Commission et al. has been scheduled for Jan. 13.
Britt, Tuberville fail to block Social Security Fairness Act
The bill would repeal two statutes that reduce payouts to individuals who receive government pensions not covered by Social Security.
Tariffs unpopular with voters, mixed bag for Alabama Republicans
Of voters polled, Republicans viewed the proposed tariffs most favorably with 76 percent in favor.
Sen. Britt votes for the American Relief Act of 2025
The bill extends the Farm Bill and provides $30.78 billion in total agriculture disaster funding.
December 23, 2024
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
A researcher at the center-left think tank estimated vouchers could reduce Alabama public schools’ per-pupil funding by hundreds of dollars.
Rep. Sewell releases statement on potential Trump-Musk shutdown
Alabama communities could lose out on $284 million in urgently needed disaster assistance, Sewell said.
December 20, 2024