First measles case reported in Alabama since 2002
August 26, 2025
A child in north Alabama has measles, the first reported case of the illness in the state since 2002, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.
Alabama ACAP scores rise statewide, but gaps remain
August 20, 2025
Test scores in Alabama are rising overall, but the story looks different depending on location. Some districts continue to post strong gains, while others struggle with low proficiency tied closely to poverty.
NIH director visits UAB with Britt to talk about agency’s future
August 20, 2025
National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya visited the University of Alabama at Birmingham Thursday to share his vision to target chronic diseases as the head of the biomedical research agency.
Lawmakers to begin budget hearings on ‘usual suspects’ next week
August 19, 2025
Legislative General Fund budget committee members will start talking fiscal year 2027 next week.
Jobless rate falls, labor participation dips slightly
August 18, 2025
Alabama’s labor force participation rate dipped slightly in July to 57.9%, down from 58.0% in June, Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed said.
Alabama Community College System board talks workforce, partnership with meteorologist James Spann
August 14, 2025
At its Wednesday meeting in Montgomery, the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees approved millions in campus improvements, new equipment and property purchases aimed at growing workforce training and reaching more students.
CHOOSE Act in effect: Choices in some areas, fewer in others
August 13, 2025
Lawmakers approved the CHOOSE Act last year because they said parents want more choices in where their children go to school.
Increased energy production a key topic at Business Council of Alabama conf.
August 12, 2025
The need for increased energy production and what Alabama leaders can do to facilitate it was a topic across multiple panel discussions at the Business Council of Alabama’s annual Government Affairs Conference Saturday.
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