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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
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
Allbright announces candidacy for House District 11 special election
- 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
Bill to create presumptive standard of joint custody gets first public hearing
Alabama leaders reaffirm fiscal oversight, ACES director to testify
Sen. Waggoner passes bill to increase safety in youth sports
Senate committee pushes bills to require filters, age verification from app providers
Democratic Senators block Archives Board appointment reform bill
- 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
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
Rep. Sewell introduces the Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0
Tuberville introduces legislation to overhaul NIAID, attacks former director Anthony Fauci
- Education
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
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
- 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
Opinion | One chose justice, the other chose vengeance
Opinion | Say it louder, Bobby Singleton
Opinion | Bill over medical cannabis licensing process, limiting AMCC is the right step
Opinion | Governor Jim Folsom Jr. has a legacy
Opinion | A compromise between the ADVA board, governor would best serve Alabama’s vets
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The reception featured congratulations from Governor Ivey and a chance for the trainees to view the Mansion’s Christmas decorations.
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Jodi Haley, DeBlieux’s daughter, spoke with raw emotion to those gathered at the execution, according to media reports. Her words provided a rare perspective.
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Located in Elmore County, the Governor Kay Ivey Correctional Complex will feature 54 buildings spanning over 1.4 million square feet.
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Under Alabama law, custodial sexual misconduct is a serious criminal charge.
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Judge R. Austin Huffaker Jr. rejected the claims that the method violates constitutional protections.
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ADOC’s Law Enforcement Services Division has reported 133 arrests related to contraband.
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Board of Pardons and Paroles member Darryl Littleton spoke to the Alabama Commission on Reentry about the positive impacts of PREP.
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Advocates for prison reform in Alabama are renewing a push to institute mandatory body cams.
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Derrick Dearman was executed for the murder of five people and one unborn child in Citronelle in 2016, marking the fifth execution of 2024.
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The officer was detained on Wednesday and charged with attempting to distribute a controlled substance.