Education PARCA Report: Third-grade ELA proficiency jumps The Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama shows significant gains in third-grade ELA proficiency, driven by the Literacy Act. Mary Claire WootenAugust 30, 2024
Health CDC awards $2.975 million to Alabama maternal health committee The CDC has awarded the grant to improve the Alabama Maternal Mortality Review Committee's functions over the next five years. Mary Claire WootenAugust 29, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell reviews updates on her work via Telephone Town Hall Congresswoman Sewell's town hall shared details about the Medicare drug price cuts and financial assistance administered to Alabama farmers. Mary Claire WootenAugust 28, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey awards $875,000 to assist with rape victim support Ivey granted over $875,000 to the Alabama Coalition Against Rape for training and support services to improve victim assistance. Mary Claire WootenAugust 27, 2024
Elections Shomari Figures highlights Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, backs Harris at DNC At the DNC, Shomari Figures highlighted the importance of Alabama's 2nd Congressional District and urged voting for future progress. Mary Claire WootenAugust 23, 2024
Legislature Alabama lawmakers pre-file bills to ban gun conversion devices Alabama lawmakers pre-file bills banning trigger activators and bump stocks amid rising gun violence and shifting federal regulations. Mary Claire WootenAugust 22, 2024
Elections New voting law won’t take effect until after this year’s election Alabama's HB100, which adds crimes that revoke voting rights, will not impact this year's election due to constitutional timing guidelines. Mary Claire WootenAugust 21, 2024
Prisons Gov. Ivey sets date for fifth execution this year Ivey has set the date of Nov. 21 for Carey Grayson's execution, the state's third execution using nitrogen hypoxia Mary Claire WootenAugust 20, 2024
Prisons Elmore inmates relocated during renovations Elmore inmates will temporarily move to Draper, now the Elmore Annex, during renovations. Mary Claire WootenAugust 16, 2024
Courts State investigation results in complaint against Dale County judge Dale County District Judge Stuart K. Smith is accused of failing to maintain his docket and delaying cases by months to years. Mary Claire WootenAugust 15, 2024