Congress New study: 6 million jobs will be lost unless Congress renews the Trump tax reforms The study also shows that the manufacturing industry will bear the brunt of this economic damage if Congress does not act swiftly in 2025. Staff11 hours ago
Prisons Alabama prison strike enters third day Facilities have switched to two meals a day as a result of the general strike and protest launched by incarcerated individuals on Monday. John H. GlennSeptember 29, 2022
Prisons Two incarcerated individuals dead at St. Clair Correctional Facility The official tally of confirmed deaths at the facility since June of 2021 is 24 individuals. John H. GlennSeptember 29, 2022
Prisons Incarcerated individuals allege ADOC is using starvation to stop strike Incarcerated individuals are alleging that correctional staff in Alabama prisons have begun depriving them of sufficient meals. John H. GlennSeptember 28, 2022
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