State APLS cuts funding to Fairhope Library due to “sexually explicit” books The anti-censorhip group Read Freely criticized the action and announced a fundraiser to offset the loss of state funding. Jacob Holmes17 hours ago
State Alabama companies receive Hire Vets Medallion awards Nationally, 835 companies were recognized for their commitment to hiring veterans. StaffNovember 23, 2022
Prisons Alabama advocacy groups praise Ivey’s execution moratorium Advocacy groups took issue with Ivey's messaging, but welcomed the halt on executions with the opportunity for reform. Jacob HolmesNovember 22, 2022
State APCO CEO to step down, House Dems praise his leadership Crosswhite has led the utility company since 2014 and said in a statement that he's retiring to spend more time with family. Josh MoonNovember 22, 2022
State Bama in a Box boosts Alabama small businesses Bama in a Box was launched during the pandemic as a way to give consumers exposure to quality-made products. StaffNovember 22, 2022
State Alabama Power president, CEO Crosswhite announces retirement Mark Crosswhite led Alabama Power for more than eight years. StaffNovember 22, 2022
Prisons Gov. Kay Ivey announces moratorium on executions, orders “top-to-bottom review” The governor asked the attorney general not to seek additional executions for other incarcerated people until after "a top-to-bottom review." John H. GlennNovember 21, 2022
Health State appeals to lift injunction on law criminalizing treatment of transgender youth Attorneys for the plaintiffs argued that the state is criminalizing a treatment that is the standard of care, and is discriminating against transgender youth. Jacob HolmesNovember 21, 2022
Infrastructure Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law sends nearly $3B to Alabama Most of the money will go toward replacing or improving roads and bridges in the state. Jacob HolmesNovember 21, 2022
Prisons Another incarcerated man dies at Donaldson Correctional Facility The ADOC's Law Enforcement Services Division is investigating Antoine Rudolph's death. John H. GlennNovember 21, 2022
Prisons Incarcerated man, 44, dies at St. Clair Correctional Facility The Alabama Department of Corrections identified the deceased as Kishon Green, a 44-year-old incarcerated man. John H. GlennNovember 18, 2022