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Joseph D. Bryant
- Sep 2
- 8 min
Black Alabamians in the Republican Party?
African Americans and party activists seek to increase their ranks within the GOP By Joseph D. Bryant M. Helen Newsome is used to being...
Brandon Colvin
- Jan 31
- 1 min
Alabama Republicans protest 'racial benchmarks' used in federal redistricting ruling
The Alabama Republican Party has weighed in on the battle over Congressional redistricting, filing a "friend of the court" motion with...
Brandon Colvin
- Jan 27
- 1 min
Qualifying window for 2022 political candidates is closing
The Alabama Republican Party announced today that it will be closing the qualifying period for all state elected offices and the U.S....
Brandon Colvin
- Jan 27
- 2 min
Electric vehicle tech expands in Alabama with new manufacturing plant
Governor Kay Ivey joined officials with Dura Automotive Systems on Thursday to celebrate the formal unveiling of the company’s new...
Our 360 News Staff
- Jan 26
- 2 min
Alabama redistricting effort may violate Voting Rights Act
A three-judge federal panel is rejecting Alabama’s newly-drawn Congressional district map and sending it back to the legislature saying...
Our 360 News Staff
- Jan 21
- 5 min
Cash for community development aims to grow underserved areas across Alabama
Governor Kay Ivey has awarded $18.2 million to provide improvements in more than 50 Alabama towns, cities and counties. The Community...
Brandon Colvin
- Jan 20
- 1 min
Free COVID tests now available for all American households
Earlier this week, the federal government launched the www.COVIDTests.gov website which will allow every American household to order four...
Brandon Colvin
- Jan 20
- 2 min
Popular mobile rewards app to open office in Birmingham
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that Fetch Rewards, the nation’s fastest-growing consumer rewards app, plans to open an office...
Brandon Colvin
- Jan 19
- 1 min
Legislators back in Montgomery to appropriate federal 'Rescue Plan' funds
Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed a proclamation calling the Alabama Legislature into a special session to handle the task of...
Brandon Colvin
- Jan 13
- 2 min
Alabama law enforcement agencies receive $1.6M in anti-drug funding
Governor Kay Ivey has awarded $1.6 million to continue the fight against illegal drugs and drug-related crime in Alabama. She has...
Brandon Colvin
- Jan 12
- 1 min
Governor Kay Ivey delivers annual State of the State address
Yesterday, Governor Kay Ivey updated citizens across Alabama during the 2022 State of the State address. At the invitation of the Alabama...
Brandon Colvin
- Jan 11
- 1 min
Alabama GOP voices support for 'constitutional carry' legislation
Earlier this month, Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl signaled his support for the State House Republican Caucus adding...
Brandon Colvin
- Jan 5
- 3 min
Rail infrastructure in Alabama receives major upgrade from Governor Ivey
Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the creation of the A-USA Corridor, a proposed $231.6 million program of rail projects to upgrade...
Our 360 News Staff
- Jan 1
- 4 min
State prisons fail to meet basic custodial standards for imprisoned men and women
In a 600-page opinion Issued last Monday, a federal judge gave the Alabama Department of Corrections until 2025 to increase correctional...
Brandon Colvin
- Dec 29, 2021
- 2 min
$3.8 million allocated for victims of crime in Alabama
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $3.8 million to support organizations that assist victims of crime across Alabama. The grants...
Brandon Colvin
- Dec 29, 2021
- 2 min
Charges upheld for BLM protester, case dismissed for driver who hit him
An Indiana man who drove his SUV through a group of protesters, hitting them as they crossed the street, has had all charges against him...
Brandon Colvin
- Dec 27, 2021
- 2 min
Copy of Federal minimum wage hike could raise worker pay by $5K annually
The coming new year will bring with it more earning and spending power for federal contractors making minimum wage. Starting on January...
Our 360 News Staff
- Dec 23, 2021
- 1 min
Former inmates in Alabama get six-figure jobs grant, police get improved training
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded two grants totaling $200,000 to help law enforcement agents improve their skills in reducing crime and...
Brandon Colvin
- Dec 21, 2021
- 1 min
Alabama's political parties are accepting candidates for the 2022 election cycle
Both sides of the proverbial "aisle" in the Yellowhammer State are gearing up for the coming year's election cycle and inviting would-be...