Municipal elections Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed launches re-election campaign Montgomery municipal elections are scheduled for later this year. John H. GlennMarch 23, 2023
Prisons Fifth incarcerated man confirmed dead at St. Clair prison since January Eight incarcerated individuals have been confirmed dead in state custody so far this month. John H. GlennMarch 23, 2023
Legislature Exclusive: DAs Association pushing bills on gun crime, retail theft and fentanyl One bill would add additional penalties for individuals convicted of a violent crime caught in possession of a firearm. John H. GlennMarch 22, 2023
Courts SCOTUS rejects street preacher’s First Amendment case against the University of Alabama Lower federal courts, including the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, previously sided with the university. John H. GlennMarch 21, 2023
National Mexico seizes Vulcan Materials facility, prompting criticism from Britt Sen. Katie Britt described the incident as a "militarized seizure." John H. GlennMarch 20, 2023
Prisons Board of Pardons and Paroles denies parole to dead man Incarcerated individuals who die prior to their hearing date are "typically" removed from the parole hearing docket. John H. GlennMarch 17, 2023
Legislature Legislature approves $1.06 billion pandemic relief spending The House concurred 96-0 with the Senate's amended legislation. Final approval now rests with Gov. Kay Ivey. John H. GlennMarch 16, 2023
News $1.06 billion ARPA disbursement clears Senate committee with amendment The bill now goes to the full Senate for its consideration. John H. GlennMarch 16, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate approves $59 million payment to the Alabama Trust Fund The money returns funds borrowed from the state's saving account in the previous decade. John H. GlennMarch 15, 2023
State Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles adds new member Birmingham-based lawyer Kim Davidson has been appointed to the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. John H. GlennMarch 15, 2023