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 Phillips23 hours ago
State Justice Department reaches agreement with Alabama Medicaid to end sobriety mandate Alabama Medicaid had a longstanding sobriety restriction that denied coverage for people with HCV who consumed alcohol or illicit drugs. StaffDecember 6, 2022
Prisons Marshall: “There is no moratorium on executions in Alabama” Marshall said he supports Ivey's review of the state's procedures, but said the death penalty cannot be indefinitely put on pause as victim's seek... Jacob HolmesDecember 5, 2022
State BCA and CCAA announce 2022 Small Business Award winners The awards recognize small businesses and the widespread positive impacts they have on their communities. StaffDecember 2, 2022
Environment Innovate Alabama forms council on outdoor recreation The aim of the council is to expand, promote and protect the state’s outdoor recreational landscape. StaffDecember 2, 2022
State Alabama Mining Association announces Safety and Sustainability Award winners AMA’s goal with the awards is to highlight examples of successful safety and sustainability initiatives in the mining industry. StaffDecember 2, 2022
Prisons Incarcerated man confirmed dead at Donaldson Correctional Facility Tycia Leon Marshall, a 41-year-old incarcerated man at the Jefferson County facility, was found unresponsive by correctional staff on Wednesday morning. John H. GlennDecember 1, 2022
Prisons Nine incarcerated died at six correctional facilities last week The deaths occurred between Tuesday and Sunday, with two incarcerated individuals dying on Thanksgiving. John H. GlennNovember 30, 2022
Prisons State corrections captain, former lieutenant charged with bribery A captain and a former lieutenant were arrested on Monday and charged with four counts each. John H. GlennNovember 30, 2022
State Wesley Britt, husband to Katie Britt, joins Fine Geddie & Associates Fine Geddie and Associates is one of the largest and most influential lobbying firms in the state. John H. GlennNovember 30, 2022
Education Birmingham City Council approves $1 million in funds for conflict resolution schools "This is another tool in our toolbox as we work to support prevention measures to address violent crime in our community," said Birmingham Mayor... John H. GlennNovember 25, 2022