State Pre-filed bills to add definition for “machine gun” and heightened penalties The three pre-filed bills aim to define "machine gun," enforce firearm storage requirements and increase penalties for machine gun crimes. Mary Claire Wooten3 days ago
Health Advocacy groups to rally for Medicaid expansion PARCA executive director Ryan Hankins said the state is finally positioned to be able to afford expansion. Jacob HolmesMarch 20, 2023
Prisons Board of Pardons and Paroles denies parole to dead man Incarcerated individuals who die prior to their hearing date are "typically" removed from the parole hearing docket. John H. GlennMarch 17, 2023
Health New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences to be established in Demopolis by 2026 Ivey's proposal includes $62 million to construct the campus, which would be located adjacent to Whitfield Regional Hospital. Jacob HolmesMarch 17, 2023
Prisons Officials raise spending cap on new Elmore County prison to nearly $1 billion In a contract signed last year, the expected cost to build the new 4,000-bed prison in Elmore County was $623 million. Jacob HolmesMarch 16, 2023
Infrastructure Sewell announces $1.4 million to improve transportation efficiency, safety The money is from a SMART Grant funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. StaffMarch 16, 2023
State BCA expands governmental affairs, public relations teams Caroline Franklin has been selected as BCA’s director of governmental affairs and executive director of ProgressPAC. StaffMarch 16, 2023
State Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles adds new member Birmingham-based lawyer Kim Davidson has been appointed to the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. John H. GlennMarch 15, 2023
Prisons 57-year-old incarcerated man dies at Staton Correctional Facility No further information was given as to the circumstances surrounding the death. John H. GlennMarch 15, 2023
State March 16 is deadline to apply for federal assistance for Jan. 12 storms The deadline is Thursday, March 16, 2023, for survivors to apply for federal assistance. StaffMarch 15, 2023
Health Medical associations launch campaign to warn Alabamians of fentanyl dangers The "Odds Are Alabama" campaign will highlight the dangers of using any drugs or medications that aren't from a pharmacy. Jacob HolmesMarch 14, 2023