Elections Secretary of State Wes Allen signs statement on election integrity at RNC In a joint statement, Secretary of State Wes Allen outlined “fundamental steps to restoring confidence in our elections.” Chance Phillips1 day ago
Courts Alabama groups to rally outside SCOTUS during oral arguments on redistricting Speakers at the rally include Evan Milligan, executive director of Alabama Forward and lead plaintiff in the case. Jacob HolmesSeptember 28, 2022
Infrastructure Ivey announces $82 million “middle mile” broadband expansion About 13 percent of the state doesn’t currently have access to the FCC definition of broadband. Jacob HolmesSeptember 28, 2022
Party politics ALGOP chairman returns from election strategy sessions in D.C. Chairman John Wahl flew to Washington, D.C. over the recent weekend for planning and strategy sessions. StaffSeptember 28, 2022
Prisons Families, friends of incarcerated individuals protest outside ADOC headquarters The protestors delivered a list of demands to the Alabama Department of Corrections on Monday. John H. GlennSeptember 27, 2022
Economy Expert tells Alabama wage gap task force how to strengthen Equal Pay Act An expert told the task force it still "pays to discriminate" under Alabama's current equal pay law and suggested changes to strengthen protections. Jacob HolmesSeptember 27, 2022
Prisons Incarcerated individuals at Staton “in an uproar” after meals cut to twice a day The Elmore County facility is currently on enforced lockdown, with no yard time or purchases available in the prison store. John H. GlennSeptember 27, 2022
Courts Former sheriff enters guilty plea A former Clarke County sheriff pleaded guilty to using false information to secure a loan to pay for gambling debts. Josh MoonSeptember 27, 2022
Congress Sewell announces millions in workforce development funding for Birmingham, Bessemer The Bessemer Housing Authority and Housing Authority of the Birmingham District will each receive 1.5 million from the DOL’s YouthBuild program. StaffSeptember 27, 2022
Prisons Incarcerated workers go on strike in Alabama’s correctional facilities Several posts shared by families of incarcerated individuals show photos and describe substandard meals being served to incarcerated individuals. John H. GlennSeptember 26, 2022
Health UAB doctor: New boosters important despite claims that “pandemic is over” Dr. Michael Saag said vaccines remain the most effective way to prevent hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19. Jacob HolmesSeptember 26, 2022