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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Republican Attorneys General Association endorses Katherine Robertson in AG race
DNC launches new GOTV campaign to push Drummond to victory in Mobile mayoral race
P&CMA endorses Rhett Marques for US Congress
Alabama Trucking Association endorses Jay Mitchell for attorney general
State Rep. Marques receives endorsements from Alabama GOP lawmakers
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey proclaim October 12 as Farmers’ Day in Alabama
Gov. Ivey prepares to administer Rural Health Transformation Program
Gov. Ivey declares statewide day of remembrance for Carole Robertson
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabamians to be proactive during National Preparedness Month
Gov. Ivey releases Labor Day message to Alabama’s workforce
- Legislature
Sen. April Weaver to co-chair healthcare committee of Rural Roadmap Initiative
Baldwin County delegation announces appointment of new chief of staff
Rep. Mack Butler re-files “Don’t Say Gay” bill for 2026 session
Lawmakers officially pre-file “Child Predator Death Penalty Act” in Alabama Legislature
Rep. James Lomax appointed to House Rules Committee
- Economy
NFIB: Small business job openings fall to lowest level since July 2020
Department of Workforce names Workforce Pathways Division chief
Wellborn fights foreign trade abuses to protect U.S. cabinet industry, jobs
North Alabama Area Labor Council encourages Huntsville auto workers to unionize
Gov. Ivey announces $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funds
- National
Sen. Britt discusses dangers of AI chatbots in Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Rep. Sewell congratulates Selma teacher being named National Civics Teacher of the Year
Rep. Sewell’s cancer screening bill advances unanimously in House committee
Healthcare coalition calls on Congress to defend “critical” insurance subsidies
Rep. Sewell welcomes cancer advocates to Washington, urges passage of HR842
- Education
Auburn University employees fired over “hurtful, insensitive” comments, president says
Westervelt Company CEO tapped for Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board
Valiant Cross elementary school to move to ASU campus
NSF awards Troy University professor grant to study recycled plastic safety
State superintendent threatens teachers over social media posts
- Health
Report featuring ADPH head highlights threats to public health funding
Healthcare coalition calls on Congress to defend “critical” insurance subsidies
RFK Jr.’s rhetoric, vaccines are safe and effective, CDC scientists are public servants
Drug compounding advocate talks Alabama regulations, GLP-1 “frenzy”
Americans pay triple for prescriptions while Big Pharma reaps profits
- Opinion
Opinion | In the Mobile mayoral runoff, there’s a candidate with an actual plan
Opinion | Sen. Katie Britt is Alabama’s most popular elected official for good reason
Opinion | Baird’s “impeccable record” leaves Alexander City paying more, getting less
Opinion | Shooting people is wrong
Opinion | A new way to gamble on sports could cost Alabama billions
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Incarcerated individuals in Alabama Department of Corrections facilities are being left without adequate access to ice and have been exposed to raw sewage.
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Crystal Chapman has first-hand experience with Alabama prisons as a former nurse — now she's afraid her husband may die there.
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This unflinching series goes inside Alabama’s criminal legal crisis.
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The number of incarcerated individuals who reportedly died so far this year is higher than previously thought.
Courts
According to state records and new contracts, one attorney is set to make more than $30 million defending ADOC.
News
Two of the reported incidents came from the Donaldson Correctional Facility.
News
Along with Brackins’ death, there have been over 4 deaths of incarcerated people in the span of a week to occur at the Donaldson...
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Bernard Jemison says he's being retaliated against over videos showing medical neglect and conditions in ADOC prisons.
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34-year-old Steven Seay’s death marks at least 56 people who have died inside ADOC prisons this year.
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With their passing, at least 54 individuals have died in Alabama state prisons this year.