Prisons Families call prisons “drug-infested slums” in annual public hearing, demand reform Sen. Vivian Figures said state legislators “need to spend some time in these prisons ... without any protection.” Chance Phillips22 hours ago
Infrastructure Shelby: FAA grants Alabama $12.5 million for statewide airport infrastructure upgrades The 26 grants were awarded to 25 local airports in Alabama, amounting to $12,508,131. StaffMay 13, 2022
State Governor appoints Jeff Smitherman as Alabama EMA acting director Smitherman will take the helm immediately following his appointment becoming effective Saturday, May 21. StaffMay 12, 2022
Prisons Two Alabama correctional officers arrested in connection with prison death The two were arrested Tuesday for allegedly not rendering aid when a man became stuck in his cell's automated door and died in April. Eddie BurkhalterMay 11, 2022
Health White House warned against Alabama’s law criminalizing transgender care A federal judge is debating whether to grant a preliminary injunction, putting a temporary halt to the law, which went into effect Sunday. Eddie BurkhalterMay 11, 2022
Prisons Man serving at Easterling prison died in March There have been at least 15 preventable deaths — suicides, overdoses and homicides — in Alabama prisons so far this year. Eddie BurkhalterMay 11, 2022
Aerospace and Defense DOD report: Huntsville selection as U.S Space Command HQ “complied with law and policy” A second investigation launched by the Government Accountability Office has yet to be released. John H. GlennMay 11, 2022
State The gambling expansion you can’t see With few laws and no governing body, gambling in Alabama is spreading like wildfire. Even if most people don't realize it. Josh MoonMay 10, 2022
State Alabama Innovation Corporation creates executive director position The Alabama Innovation Corporation board of directors allocated resources, capital and talent to fuel the state’s entrepreneurial impact and drive economic growth. StaffMay 10, 2022
Education Alabama Arise urges ALSDE to extend summer lunch program through the summer The Summer Food Service Program, a federally funded summer lunch program administered by Alabama, is set to expire on June 30. John H. GlennMay 9, 2022
Education ASU Board of Trustees elects new leadership at May 5 meeting Former president pro-tempore Brenda Brown Dillard was elected to serve as Board president. StaffMay 9, 2022