State Alabama lawmakers propose Veterans Resource Center for holistic support The initiative aims to create a comprehensive, sustainable resource hub for veterans, military personnel and their families. Staff21 hours ago
Prisons Judge rules against inmates suing state over racism in parole process Ongoing lawsuit reveals racial disparity in paroles after 2019 reforms and that an ABPP chair resigned over “openly racist practices.” Chance PhillipsJune 21, 2024
Prisons Incarcerated prison reform advocate Shaun Traywick denied parole The Board of Pardons and Paroles unanimously denied parole to prison reform activist Shaun Traywick, also known as Swift Justice. Chance PhillipsJune 20, 2024
State Alabama DHR hopes to expand adult foster care to address needs Alabama is working towards adding an adult foster care home in every county as reports of adult abuse rise in the state. Mary Claire WootenJune 20, 2024
State APLS board member misrepresented code changes to local library director Minton said the library would need to remove books promoting transgenderism in order to comply with new state aid requirements. Jacob HolmesJune 20, 2024
State Innovate Alabama to invest nearly $98M in small business growth Innovate Alabama is set to receive nearly $98 million to continue its support of Alabama small businesses. StaffJune 20, 2024
Prisons Plaintiffs in Alabama forced labor suit react to court order on injunctive relief Judge Maze acknowledged that plaintiffs had articulated valid constitutional theories for relief. StaffJune 20, 2024
Infrastructure BBE Toll Plaza demolition construction update Demolition teams are now working on final removal of the toll plaza structure. StaffJune 20, 2024
Environment Nature’s Wonder-Book: Alabama State Parks educate and inspire The goal is for all 21 state parks in Alabama to be environmental education providers. StaffJune 19, 2024
State Federal judge renews threat to sanction top LGBTQ rights lawyers Judge Liles Burke ordered attorneys in a lawsuit against Alabama's gender-affirming care ban to produce a privileged document. Jacob HolmesJune 17, 2024
Health Reproductive rights organizations: “Human beings are dying” because of state policies Reproductive healthcare advocacy organizations sound alarm about negative trends in Alabama healthcare, blaming recent restrictions on abortion and IVF. Chance PhillipsJune 17, 2024