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 Phillips8 mins ago
Health Investments in access to healthcare stands at a critical moment Two Washington think tanks have released findings about the future of health insurance subsidies and access to care. Charlie WalkerOctober 11, 2021
Prisons Alabama prisoner who sued after 2016 stabbing killed in another attack Travis Hutchins, 34, died after being attacked by a man with a weapon, the Alabama Department of Corrections confirmed to APR. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 11, 2021
Health Ivey extends COVID-19 state of emergency to end of October A total of 7,670 Alabamians have died this year due to COVID-19. John H. GlennOctober 11, 2021
State Alabama accepting hemp-growing, processing applications starting Tuesday The last day to apply for an industrial hemp license is Nov. 29. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 11, 2021
Prisons Former Alabama correctional officer charged in prisoner-on-prisoner assault Timothy Robinson's arrest is at least the fourth of an Alabama correctional officer in recent weeks. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 8, 2021
Prisons Alabama House Judiciary Committee chair discusses reform measures, prisons The state faces a federal lawsuit and the threat of a federal takeover over Alabama's deadly prisons for men. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 7, 2021
Education ASU announces major grant to support low-income students The grant from the U.S. Department of Education will assist low-income middle and high school students in Montgomery Public Schools. Josh MoonOctober 7, 2021
State Congressmen Carl, Rogers visit shipyards at Austal USA and Master Boat Builders The U.S Navy recently awarded Austal USA with a $144 million multi-ship contract. John H. GlennOctober 7, 2021
Health Southern Research CEO commends outgoing director of National Institutes of Health Southern Research has regularly received National Institutes of Health to conduct research on many diseases. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 6, 2021
Health Governor announces mental health crisis center coming to Birmingham The new Birmingham center will provide a place for police and first responders to take those who may be experiencing crisis. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 5, 2021