Education Graduations declined in 2022, but college and career readiness improved Several schools still lagged behind with less than 50 percent of students college and career ready. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2023
Corruption Montgomery attorney J.W. Godwin convicted on financial exploitation of the elderly The attorney failed to pay property taxes for his client, resulting in the client's home being permanently lost. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2023
Legislature Week in review: House handles business after passing General Fund budget The House considered few contentious bills, but one would allow drug dealers to be charged with manslaughter in overdose cases. Jacob HolmesMay 1, 2023
Legislature Bill filed to ban drag shows in public spaces The bill is part of a trend in GOP-controlled legislatures targeting drag performances. Jacob HolmesMay 1, 2023
Courts Sentencing of former state Rep. Will Dismukes delayed to July The delay comes after the death of Dismukes' father, Bill Dismukes, who died by suicide following Will's conviction. Jacob HolmesMay 1, 2023
Legislature Abortion access advocates lobby legislators to support HB17, oppose HB208 HB17 would repeal a law that makes it a misdemeanor to induce abortions. Jacob HolmesMay 1, 2023
Legislature House passes bill creating manslaughter charge for drug trafficking leading to overdose Some Democrats voiced concerns that the law could have unintended consequences. Jacob HolmesApril 28, 2023
Legislature House committee approves bill to allow release of body cam video A bill by Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birimingham, would also allow the release of the recording to personal representatives of the video's subject. Jacob HolmesApril 28, 2023
Governor Ivey: Pre-K secretary dismissed due to “distractions” of “different lifestyles, equity” "It was just the right thing to do," Ivey said. Jacob HolmesApril 27, 2023
Legislature Bill that would require default content filters on Alabama phones clears House committee Opponents, mostly telecommunications professionals, say the bill targets the wrong entity and puts burdens on phone providers. Jacob HolmesApril 27, 2023