Vestavia City Schools reverses mask mandate
The system has reverted to its optional mask policy for staff, visitors and students, only three weeks after enacting a mask mandate
Alabama
Candle light vigils to be held for Medicaid expansion
The Nonviolent Medicaid Army will hold simultaneous candlelight vigils for Medicaid expansion at various churches in five Alabama cities.
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 3.1 percent
August’s rate represents 69,005 unemployed persons, compared to 71,678 in July and 156,709 in August 2020.
September 17, 2021
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See recent postsBy playing politics with COVID, Alabama is killing its citizens
"Alabama needs fearless leadership right now, not pandering to denial and defiance."
2nd District Democratic challenger focuses on Medicare for All, justice reform
Jack Slate, a 26-year-old professional tutor based in Montgomery, is running as a Democrat in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District.
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See recent postsNews anchor used facts to interview Steve Marshall. An actual discussion happened
"Marshall recited the typical GOP rhetoric about Biden's vaccine plan. But when facts were introduced, the tone changed."
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See recent postsThe workers that got us here: A Labor Day reflection
"Here’s to another year of fighting for a better future for Alabama’s working people."
Governor appoints Joshua McLaughlin as Limestone County Sheriff
McLaughlin currently serves as the chief investigator in the Limestone County District Attorney’s Office.
September 2, 2021
A new gambling push: Statewide ads to start Wednesday
The new ad campaign highlights Alabama's lost revenue and pushes voters to apply pressure to lawmakers who are standing in the way.
Alabama among worst states for working families, report says
Alabama also ranked last among states for working women.