Education House approves $12.1 billion education budget, nearly doubles CHOOSE Act funding Democrats criticized the CHOOSE Act funding, arguing that the program diverts funding that could be used to better public schools. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
Prisons Elderly incarcerated man confirmed dead at Donaldson Correctional Facility Eddie Robertson Jr, a 71-year-old incarcerated man in the Jefferson County facility, was pronounced dead on Tuesday. John H. GlennDecember 8, 2022
Party politics Brooks confirms “MAGA Mo” was a major fraud Speaking to University of Alabama college Republicans, Brooks focused his anger on Trump but spared no one from his ire. Bill BrittDecember 7, 2022
Prisons Three incarcerated men die in Alabama prisons in a week Including the most recent deaths, at least 13 incarcerated men have died in prison facilities over the past two weeks. John H. GlennDecember 7, 2022
State Ivey announces new Shelby County DA, Bibb County coroner Ivey announced the appointments of Matt Casey as the 18th Judicial Circuit district attorney and Patrick Turner as Bibb County coroner. John H. GlennDecember 7, 2022
State Nominations open for Alabama State Parks Seventh Annual Eagle Awards Alabama State Parks will again recognize special contributors to the parks with its prestigious Eagle Awards. StaffDecember 6, 2022
State Alabama Farmers Federation honors Justice Bolin for steadfast service The Cultivator Award honors leaders who foster relationships to benefit farmers, members and rural communities. StaffDecember 6, 2022
State Farmers Federation honors longtime leader Wysner for service to agriculture The Service To Agriculture Award is the organization’s highest honor. StaffDecember 6, 2022
State Justice Department reaches agreement with Alabama Medicaid to end sobriety mandate Alabama Medicaid had a longstanding sobriety restriction that denied coverage for people with HCV who consumed alcohol or illicit drugs. StaffDecember 6, 2022
Prisons Marshall: “There is no moratorium on executions in Alabama” Marshall said he supports Ivey's review of the state's procedures, but said the death penalty cannot be indefinitely put on pause as victim's seek... Jacob HolmesDecember 5, 2022
State BCA and CCAA announce 2022 Small Business Award winners The awards recognize small businesses and the widespread positive impacts they have on their communities. StaffDecember 2, 2022