MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As Alabama leaders continue their push against unionization efforts across the state, several state lawmakers have signed onto a bill that could deter unions from forming. Sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, Senate Bill 231 would make companies ineligible for state economic incentive dollars were they to voluntarily recognize a union that […]
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Lovvorn files fentanyl education bill named for Auburn teen
Rep. Joe Lovvorn, R-Auburn, has introduced House Bill 280 to require Alabama’s public schools to provide research-based instruction on fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness to students in grades six through 12. Named for an Auburn teen who died in 2021, the Price Hornsby Act aims to inform teens about the dangers of fentanyl and […]
Read MoreLovvorn files fentanyl education bill named for Auburn teen
Rep. Joe Lovvorn, R-Auburn, has introduced House Bill 280 to require Alabama’s public schools to provide research-based instruction on fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness to students in grades six through 12. Named for an Auburn teen who died in 2021, the Price Hornsby Act aims to inform teens about the dangers of fentanyl and […]
Read MoreCommerce: Companies pledge $6.4B in investments in 2023
Companies announcing operations or expanded facilities in Alabama in 2023 plan to make $6.4 billion in investments, according to a new report. “We continue to make significant progress in our mission to create solid career opportunities for Alabama citizens and to inject economic vitality into cities and communities across the state,” Gov. Kay Ivey said […]
Read MoreCommerce: Companies pledge $6.4B in investments in 2023
Companies announcing operations or expanded facilities in Alabama in 2023 plan to make $6.4 billion in investments, according to a new report. “We continue to make significant progress in our mission to create solid career opportunities for Alabama citizens and to inject economic vitality into cities and communities across the state,” Gov. Kay Ivey said […]
Read MoreState sets May lethal injection date for man convicted of killing couple during robbery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama has set a May 30 execution date for a man convicted in the 2004 slaying of a couple during a robbery. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey set the date for the execution by lethal injection of Jamie Mills, 50. The Alabama Supreme Court last week authorized the governor to set an execution […]
Read MoreState sets May lethal injection date for man convicted of killing couple during robbery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama has set a May 30 execution date for a man convicted in the 2004 slaying of a couple during a robbery. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey set the date for the execution by lethal injection of Jamie Mills, 50. The Alabama Supreme Court last week authorized the governor to set an execution […]
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