Alabama

Economy

Unemployed Alabama workers deserve support, not suspicion

Thousands of sick Alabamians. Hundreds of dead Alabamians. Hundreds of thousands of Alabamians out of work. These are the realities of the COVID-19 virus’ effect on this state. But they are not the most worrisome aspects of this crisis. No, the most worrisome aspect, it turns out — and really, y’all, hold onto your seats … Continued

Josh Moon

April 24, 2020

Alabama child support advisory committee to hold online meeting amid COVID-19

The Alabama Advisory Committee on Child Support Guidelines and Enforcement is to hold a web meeting on April 30 as in-person meetings have been suspended due to the COVID-19 crisis. The committee, which makes recommendations to the state Supreme Court con the child support matters, is to meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 30. … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

April 23, 2020

Governor will order flags lowered for Medal of Honor recipient Bennie Adkins

Gov. Kay Ivey said Wednesday she will order flags to be lowered in honor of Alabama’s Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins, a recipient of the Medal of Honor, when more information is available about when his funeral can be held. Adkins, from Lee County, died over the weekend from COVID-19. He was 86. … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 22, 2020

Is Alabama ready to ease COVID-19 restrictions? A look at the data

It’s been 39 days since Alabama confirmed its first cases of COVID-19 on March 13. Now, more than a month later, the number of people who have tested positive for the coronavirus is nearing 5,000. Tracking the coronavirus as it has spread in Alabama has been difficult. Testing has been limited. Data, at times, has … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 20, 2020

Opinion

Alabama flying blind into “reopening” thanks to Trump’s failures

Where are the tests? Save your rhetoric. Save your excuses. Save your ridiculous blaming of some other country. And tell us where the tests are. Because we were supposed to have them long ago. Enough tests for “anyone that needs a test gets a test.” Remember that whopper from the reality-show-racist y’all decided to let … Continued

Josh Moon

April 20, 2020

How to track the status of your unemployment claim

Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Thursday that the agency has launched a new online tool to enable claimants to see the status of their unemployment claim, tell them what the next steps are and what to expect from the department. The tool includes the following information: What is My Claim Status? Tells … Continued

April 16, 2020

Opinion

Continuing the mission of law enforcement during a pandemic

Louis V. Franklin Sr. is the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama. With Americans adjusting their daily lives as we work to contain the Coronavirus pandemic, one thing that has not changed is law enforcement’s commitment to pursuing justice and keeping our communities safe. As the United States Attorney for the Middle District … Continued

Louis V. Franklin Sr.

April 16, 2020

Governor: It would be “irresponsible” for Alabama to expand Medicaid right now

Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday tamped down discussion about expanding Medicaid in Alabama, saying it would be financially irresponsible to expand the program, which provides health insurance to low-income people, during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Certainly we’re concerned about the health and welfare of all of our citizens, wherever they may live,” Ivey said. “But at … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 14, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey: Now is not the time to “pretend things are back to normal”

Alabama expects the peak of the coronavirus in the next week or two, Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Scott Harris said Tuesday at a press conference in Montgomery, stressing the importance of staying on course for the time being with the state’s shelter-in-place and social distancing orders. “It is imperative that we keep … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 14, 2020

Federal judge blocks Alabama’s temporary abortion ban amid COVID-19

A federal judge Sunday evening issued a preliminary injunction preventing the state of Alabama from banning abortions during the COVID-19 crisis. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Alabama on March 30 filed a court document arguing that Alabama is restricting access to abortions under the guise of protecting the public from COVID-19. … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

April 12, 2020