Rep. Wes Allen leads fundraising pack in secretary of state race
Allen has raised the most, and has the largest remaining balance in the race.
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Lawsuits designed to block new law criminalizing transgender medical treatment dropped
An attorney for the plaintiffs said she expects the lawsuits to be refiled.
Report: Alabama’s Black Belt infrastructure needs investments, attention
The Education Policy Center report notes Alabama has made strides since 2019 toward addressing infrastructure problems, but more is needed.
Katie Britt outraised Mike Durant by nearly five times in 1st quarter of 2022
U.S. Senate candidate Mike Durant's loans to his campaign put him ahead of Britt's total, however.
Sewell to announce $575,000 in federal funding for Hill Hospital in York
The funding for Hill Hospital is part of the over $8 million that Sewell secured in the FY2022 government funding package for community projects.
April 19, 2022
Port Authority Chair admits mistake in CEO compensation, country club fees
Port Authority Chair T. Bestor Ward III unilaterally approved a pay increase for Driscoll and a bonus to cover a country club membership.
Gov. Kay Ivey leads opponents in fundraising in gubernatorial race
Ivey has raised $6.6 million during this election cycle. Tim James has raised the second-most at $2.3 million.
Retired U.S. Army veteran Sherri Reese announced state Senate District 27 candidacy
Reese is the only Democrat running in the race. Sen. Tom Whatley and Auburn City Councilman Jay Hovey are running in the GOP primary.
Alabama March unemployment rate ties historic low of 2.9 percent
The number of unemployed people also hit a new record low.
April 18, 2022
Alabama Legislature resolution supports Fort McClellan health registry
Fort McClellan veterans for decades have been concerned over possible toxic exposure and health problems.