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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
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BCA ramps up political efforts for 2026 with key staff appointments
John Russell seeks Pickens County district judge seat
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- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
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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
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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
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- 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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The violence and death inside ADOC facilities continue as billions of dollars are being prepared to go towards funding one new prison.
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The officer was able to escape as assistance came but was flown out of the facility to have his wounds treated.
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Several incidents occurred last week throughout multiple Alabama Department of Corrections facilities.
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Last week, more individuals in ADOC prisons continued to leave in body bags than parole.
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“For the last five years, state officials have lied to Alabamians about why our parole grant rates have fallen to record lows,” said Alison Mollman.
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Eddie Richmond was only 20 years old when he was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead at Fountain Correctional Facility.
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Donaldson has had several other correctional staff arrested over the last two months for drug-related offenses.
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At least 170 incarcerated people have died this year in Alabama prison facilities.
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The lieutenant pleaded guilty to using excessive force on an inmate and lying afterward in an official report to cover up his abuse.
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APR reported that Shaw took a hostage, but ADOC said there was never a hostage situation. New documents contradict that.