Report notes strengths, challenges in Alabama’s Black Belt
The University of Alabama’s Education Policy Center report, the last in the series, focuses on local leaders in the Black Belt.
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Ivey campaign announces new legislative endorsements
Nine state lawmakers endorsed Gov. Kay Ivey in her campaign for re-election.
April 26, 2022
Inflation remains a major problem for small businesses: survey
Overall, all small employers reported inflation was impacting their business to varying degrees.
April 26, 2022
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The pandemic made evident the many gaps in Alabama’s healthcare system and it’s time for us to fix those gaps now.
A closer look at Super PAC backing Mike Durant
Looking at who is behind Alabama Patriots PAC and who is funding it offers a window into their agenda.
COVID mitigation for the World Games in Birmingham uncertain
A World Games spokesman told APR that officials are monitoring COVID and will follow guidelines of local public health authorities.
Former Alabama correctional officer indicted for beating three compliant prisoners
The DOJ in a lawsuit against Alabama alleges the state's correctional officers' use of violence and coverups are unconstitutional.
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If we’re going to elect an idiot as our U.S. senator, let’s at least elect an idiot from Alabama.
Alabama RetailPAC announces endorsements
Alabama RetailPAC, the Alabama Retail Association’s state political action committee, has made its 2022 endorsements for the May 24 primaries.
April 25, 2022
Medical Cannabis Commission opts against extending deadline
Commissioner John McMillan said the commission would prefer to have more time but did not want to risk "opening the bill up" to lawmakers.