Education Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings Alabama is one of only four states to consider offering its First Class Pre-K program in Family Care Centers. Jacob Holmes7 hours ago
Prisons Alabama carries out first execution by nitrogen hypoxia "An unbelievable evil was unleashed tonight in Alabama," Smith's spiritual adviser said. "That was torture." Patrick DarringtonJanuary 26, 2024
State Public comment period on APLS changes expected to start Feb. 1 The suggested changes could put conditions on state aid for local libraries. Jacob HolmesJanuary 26, 2024
Party politics Kellyanne Conway to headline ALGOP Winter Dinner The event is set for the evening of Feb. 9 at the Birmingham Sheraton Hotel. StaffJanuary 26, 2024
Health Alabama voters say mental health a top concern, support funding More than 90 percent of Alabamians identify mental health as a key priority for the state. Jacob HolmesJanuary 25, 2024
Party politics Sen. Greg Reed reelected to GOPAC Legislative Leaders Advisory Board GOPAC is the Republican Party’s "premier center for electing and educating a new generation of Republican leaders." StaffJanuary 25, 2024
State Analysis | API’s poll on gambling offers a skewed view on a complex subject A mix of polling and "push polling" yields results that are at best questionable, and at worst, significantly misleading. Bill BrittJanuary 24, 2024
Prisons Former governor wants Alabama to stop execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith Former Gov. Don Siegelman said he thinks Alabama leaders, including Gov. Kay Ivey, will regret not taking action to stop Smith's execution. Josh MoonJanuary 24, 2024
State Organizations call on Legislature to oppose library censorship The letter largely reads as a response to another letter sent in by the state's two Moms for Liberty chapters. Jacob HolmesJanuary 24, 2024
State Southern Research opens new Station 41 biotech incubator for startups The incubator provides wet lab space and office space, shared lab equipment and services to support biotech startup growth. StaffJanuary 24, 2024
Infrastructure Alabama in the middle of the pack on EV-to-charger ratio There are 14,883 EVs on the road in Alabama and 822 publicly available charging outlets. Jacob HolmesJanuary 23, 2024