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Alabama House approves federal COVID spending package

The $772 million spending bill would allocate millions to broadband expansion, water and sewer projects and health care.

January 25, 2022

Federal court blocks Alabama congressional maps

The court ruled Alabama's new maps prevent Black Alabamians from having the opportunity to elect candidates of their choosing.

January 25, 2022

Fundraising blackout period for statewide candidates ends

The blackout period ends within 120 days of any primary, runoff or general election.

January 25, 2022

Defamation trial between Roy Moore, accuser Leigh Corfman begins Tuesday

The trial is expected to last up to 10 days with more than 50 people on the witness list.

January 25, 2022

Union files new unfair labor practice charges against Amazon in Bessemer

The charges allege the company violated their settlement agreement with workers at the Bessemer fulfillment center.

January 25, 2022

Poll: Alabamians support use of APRA funds for rural hospitals, mental health care

Eighty percent of Republican respondents supported investments in rural hospitals, with nearly 68 percent supporting increased mental health care funding.

January 25, 2022

Former Bessemer city councilor, candidate for mayor running for Alabama House District 56

Cleophus King qualified with the Alabama Democratic Party Jan. 14., joining Birmingham Water Works Board member Tereshia Huffman in the race.

January 25, 2022

Breaking the partisan gridlock: teacher, state employee pay raises

With Democrats and Republicans both in support and prioritizing these pay raises, I believe we will see them become a reality.

January 25, 2022

Online job ads in December up 52 percent from last year

The monthly total of online job ads for December 2021 is up 0.1 percent with 23,765 new online ads.

January 25, 2022

Speaker announces changes, appointments in House committee structure

These changes are expected to stay in effect for the remainder of the quadrennium.

January 24, 2022