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A large portion of the ADOC's requested budget would go toward staffing needs and increases to wages, salaries, and benefits.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
ALGOP opens candidate qualifying for House District 11 special election
Wes Allen highlights purge data from AVID voter registration system
BCA ramps up political efforts for 2026 with key staff appointments
John Russell seeks Pickens County district judge seat
State Auditor Andrew Sorrell announces candidacy for secretary of state
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
- Legislature
Bondsmen challenge bill to allow partial cash bond
House passes bill allowing private schools to hire school resource officers
Analysis | In week three, Alabama lawmakers advance ideological, costly bills
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Three
Bill to create presumptive standard of joint custody gets first public hearing
- Economy
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
- National
Rep. Sewell releases statement on Trump administration’s closure of 100 IRS offices
Trump to host White House crypto summit, signaling major policy shift
Reps. Sewell, Palmer seek to award for 761st Tank Battalion with Congressional Gold Medal
Figures asks VA secretary for answers on DOGE cuts, potential VA issues
Alabama advocacy groups urge congress to protect Medicaid, SNAP amid budget cuts
- Education
ASU among first HBCUs in the nation to offer cannabis certifications
Troy University introduces University Honors Global Scholars Program
Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy
Public Charter School Commission ensuring schools fit anti-DEI law
Sid J. Trant appointed to UA System chancellor
- Health
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Opinion
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At least three incarcerated men died in Alabama state prisons in the final days of February. So far in March, four have died.
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At least nine individuals have now died in state prisons this month, according to previous confirmations from the ADOC.
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ADOC is adding more medical personnel and equipment after the review, but the department is seeking more time to execute.
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The letter suggests state officials follow the example of the state of Tennessee, which launched an independent investigation.
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Michael Joe White and Reginald Rashard Davis were both confirmed dead between Feb. 15, and Feb. 22
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When people are given opportunities to improve themselves, we find out who will seize that opportunity.
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Sara Tirschwell, who has been CEO of both Corizon and YesCare, is no longer listed as CEO on the YesCare website.
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Lamar Graves Jr., 42, and Derrick Antwon Traylor, 44, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.
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"I just worry is he cold in that grave?" Fletcher said. "I know that sounds ridiculous, but I can't help it."
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At least five incarcerated individuals, all men, have died in state custody so far this month.