Environment State continues to face dry conditions, pine beetle outbreak despite July rainfall The state remained driest in the northwest with some locations at 25 to 50 percent of their normal precipitation. Wesley Walter2 days ago
Infrastructure ALDOT awards contract for the first phase of widening Highway 52 Construction is expected to begin this spring and continue for approximately three years. StaffFebruary 13, 2024
Prisons 71 parole, 29 pardon hearings scheduled this week The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles is scheduled to hold 71 parole hearings and 29 pardon hearings. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 12, 2024
State New APLS appointee is a step toward agenda to move LGBTQ books Amy Dozier Minton has challenged at least 30 titles due to LGBTQ characters, and she plans to challenge more. Jacob HolmesFebruary 8, 2024
Prisons Board schedules 65 parole hearings, 29 pardon hearings The board has received more scrutiny as of late due to the decreased rate of individuals receiving parole. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 7, 2024
Party politics Is this the first step in the reconciliation of Alabama Democrats? Former Sen. Doug Jones penned a letter praising current ADP leadership for reinstating diversity caucuses — a big step in ending internal party conflict. Josh MoonFebruary 6, 2024
Public safety CSG Justice Center appoints Cam Ward as new Advisory Board chair Ward is currently the director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles. Bill BrittFebruary 6, 2024
State AG finds state funding for libraries can be contingent on policies Marshall wrote that the state agency cannot directly control what local libraries do, but can make state aid contingent on policies. Jacob HolmesFebruary 6, 2024
Infrastructure Ivey awards $188 million for “Middle Mile” broadband projects The grants, totaling $188,453,905, were awarded to 12 internet service providers. Jacob HolmesFebruary 6, 2024
State Alabama Arise announces newly formed staff union Arise staff and board leadership unanimously supported voluntary recognition of the union. StaffFebruary 6, 2024
Party politics A step in the right direction for Alabama Democrats After years of fighting, at Saturday's meeting there were a couple of rare sights - compromise and optimism. Josh MoonFebruary 5, 2024