The Christmas wish
Christmas is a time for optimism. The New Year, a marker for self-evaluation and starting over and, with our resolutions, for looking forward.
President Joe Biden
Infrastructure act to fund Alabama Transportation Improvement Program
Projects will include resurfacing, construction, bridges and safety in all 67 counties.
December 8, 2021
Judge temporarily blocks Biden’s vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty's order widens another judge's order, making the temporary ban nationwide.
New COVID variant omicron concerns Alabama physicians
Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, UAB’s director of infectious diseases, said omicron hasn't yet been detected in the U.S. but expects it’s here.
What will President Biden’s infrastructure bill do for Alabama?
Over five years the state will get approximately $5.8 billion for highways and bridges, and hundreds of millions more for other infrastructure improvements.
Alabama congressmen react to Biden’s Build Back Better Act
The act would create universal preschool for all 3- and 4-year olds and provide numerous expansions of the social safety net.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin to appear at signing of infrastructure bill
President Biden will sign the legislation into law Monday at the White House.
Alabama vets ask Gov. Kay Ivey to expand Medicaid
Doing so would provide access to affordable healthcare to approximately 5,000 veterans and 8,000 family members, the letter reads.
Alabama AG joins other states in petition seeking review of vaccine mandate
Marshall filed the petition in the U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit.
Business Council of Alabama: Anti-vaccine mandate bills put jobs at risk
The BCA said the bills cause confusion and forces businesses to "comply with conflicting state and federal laws."