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
State RESTORE Juvenile Reentry Program has launched The program is expected to serve 120 juveniles over a 12-month period. StaffMarch 2, 2023
Prisons ADOC confirms ninth death in state custody this month At least nine individuals have now died in state prisons this month, according to previous confirmations from the ADOC. John H. GlennMarch 1, 2023
Infrastructure Sewell announces $18.4 million to expand broadband at Alabama HBCUs The $18.4 million in funding will expand access to high-speed internet at HBCUs and Minority Serving Institutions in Alabama. StaffMarch 1, 2023
Party politics ALGOP demands the state “legally abolish diversity, equity, inclusion” policies The Alabama Republican Party on Saturday approved a resolution supporting the end of DEI policies in public institutions. John H. GlennFebruary 28, 2023
Prisons Governor asks AG to resume executions after ADOC completes execution protocol ADOC is adding more medical personnel and equipment after the review, but the department is seeking more time to execute. Jacob HolmesFebruary 27, 2023
Party politics A conspiracy theorist with questionable financial dealings ran for ALGOP vice chair Gregg Phillips — an election fraud conspiracy theorist who helped produce the debunked film "2000 Mules" — ran for party vice chairman. John H. GlennFebruary 27, 2023
State Gov. Ivey awards funds to assist low-income residents with water bills ADECA is administering the grants from funds provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. StaffFebruary 27, 2023
Party politics ALGOP chairman wins second term at party’s winter meeting Chairman John Wahl secured a second term as leader of the Alabama Republican Party on Saturday. John H. GlennFebruary 25, 2023
Prisons 60-plus lawyers ask for independent review of execution protocols The letter suggests state officials follow the example of the state of Tennessee, which launched an independent investigation. John H. GlennFebruary 24, 2023
Prisons Two incarcerated men die in state custody over the last week Michael Joe White and Reginald Rashard Davis were both confirmed dead between Feb. 15, and Feb. 22 John H. GlennFebruary 23, 2023