Prisons
At the joint budget hearing, Commissioner John Hamm discussed hiring challenges for security personnel and prison construction updates.
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service
Ivey appoints new member to USA Board of Trustees
- Legislature
Birmingham mayor pushes for voter decision on gun permit laws
Matt Woods announces bid for Alabama Senate District 5 seat
Sen. Coleman pre-files bills to combat excessive use of force by police
Prefiled bill would ensure right to access contraceptive care
Alabama’s Jones, Rafferty honored in 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award
- Economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic
Alabama Realtors release October economic and real estate report
BCA, Chamber of Commerce announce 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Award winners
- National
Rep. Jerry Carl talks Farm Bill, “head-spinner” return for Trump
Sens. Britt, Tuberville request report on federal funding for health providers
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against Ukraine debt forgiveness
USDA names three Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
- Education
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training
Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama
- Health
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
- Opinion
News
Huntsville Reproductive Medicine, P.C. will close at the year's end and will stop accepting new patients after Sept. 5.
Education
The Alabama Board of Education discussed the summer testing scores and the current projected number of third graders to be held back this year.
Infrastructure
The EPA awarded Birmingham Water Works a $171 million loan to upgrade infrastructure, enhance water quality and reduce main breaks.
Congress
Alabama senators signed a letter demanding the NCAA adopt stricter policies for transgender women in sports to mirror similar organizations.
Prisons
Alabama inmate Alan Eugene Miller reached an agreement with the state and his execution, using nitrogen hypoxia, is slated for next month.
Congress
Sen. Katie Britt secured $9 million for restoring two Alabama courthouses in Dothan and Birmingham.
Courts
Amid a wave of states and organizations attempting to block the new Title IX rules, the 11th Circuit granted an administrative injunction.
Local news
The state's seventh baby box continues to ensure that parents have secure options for surrendering infants.
News
Birmingham will convert the Graymont School into affordable senior housing while commemorating its historic value to the city