Education Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities Alabama will continue exploring education funding reform to address inequities, with a focus on student needs. Mary Claire WootenDecember 27, 2024
News 2024 in Review: Mary Claire Wooten’s Top 5 2024 was nothing short of a newsworthy year. Mary Claire WootenDecember 27, 2024
State Perry County PREP Center honors more than 60 new graduates Of the PREP Center's nearly 300 graduates, 0 percent have returned to prison after graduation. Mary Claire WootenDecember 24, 2024
Courts Reentry Commission: Proposition of new municipal court database Alabama judges propose a database to consolidate municipal court cases, allowing concurrent sentences for smoother inmate reentry. Mary Claire WootenDecember 20, 2024
News Alabama’s delegation on aid for farmers in continuing resolution Congress has until Friday to pass a stopgap funding bill to continue government functions through March 14. Mary Claire WootenDecember 19, 2024
State UAB joins EQBMED to boost clinical trial diversity UAB's Minority Health and Health Equity Research Center partners with EQBMED to enhance clinical trial diversity in underserved communities. Mary Claire WootenDecember 18, 2024
National AG Marshall argues against certifying the Equal Rights Amendment Attorneys general from Louisiana and South Dakota joined in urging Biden and the U.S. Archivist not to certify ERA. Mary Claire WootenDecember 17, 2024
State Opiod settlement oversight commission reallocates funds for treatment programs The commission reallocated opioid settlement funds for treatment programs, expanding services and improving access to care. Mary Claire WootenDecember 13, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt addresses lack of oversight at CFPB and use of funding Britt voiced concerns with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, calling reform "an immediate priority for next congress" Mary Claire WootenDecember 12, 2024
State Judge blocks ACA rule extending health insurance to DACA recipients Alabama AG Steve Marshall praised a decision blocking ACA coverage for DACA recipients, arguing it would raise state costs. Mary Claire WootenDecember 11, 2024