Prisons Steve Marshall proud Alabama leads US in executions, despite backlash This year marks the first time Alabama has led the U.S. in executions. Wesley Walter2 days ago
Prisons Plaintiffs in Alabama forced labor suit react to court order on injunctive relief Judge Maze acknowledged that plaintiffs had articulated valid constitutional theories for relief. StaffJune 20, 2024
Infrastructure BBE Toll Plaza demolition construction update Demolition teams are now working on final removal of the toll plaza structure. StaffJune 20, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell welcomes White House Congressional Black Entrepreneurship Roundtable Panelists will discuss the role of entrepreneurship in closing the Black wealth gap. StaffJune 20, 2024
News APLS director gives guidance to librarians on new code changes Libraries will have until June 30, 2025 to submit new policies to receive state aid for FY2025. Jacob HolmesJune 19, 2024
Elections Democratic primary heads to runoff in Birmingham-area House seat The runoff is scheduled for July 16, with the winner set to face Carlos Crum in the general election. StaffJune 19, 2024
Elections Justice Department in opposition of SB1 limiting voting assistance The Justice Department confirms that Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act guarantees certain assistance for voters with disabilities. Mary Claire WootenJune 19, 2024
National Rep. Sewell’s statement on the passing of Willie Mays “Today, the world has lost a baseball legend and we in Birmingham have lost a hometown hero," Sewell said. StaffJune 19, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell hosts Seniors Resource Roundtable in Linden Sewell highlighted how the Inflation Reduction Act is lowering health care and prescription drug costs. StaffJune 19, 2024
Environment Nature’s Wonder-Book: Alabama State Parks educate and inspire The goal is for all 21 state parks in Alabama to be environmental education providers. StaffJune 19, 2024
News New Polling shows Americans divided on gender-affirming care Despite the moral contention surrounding gender change, a significant majority of Americans oppose legislative bans on gender-affirming care for minors. Bill BrittJune 18, 2024