Featured Opinion Opinion | SB1 ignites legal battle: A fight for voter rights and democracy The backlash is a reflection of a broader concern for the foundational principles of our democracy. Bill BrittApril 5, 2024
Legislature House education budget chair says $750K being “redirected” from Library Service That represents a nearly 5 percent decrease in the state agency's operation budget. Jacob HolmesApril 5, 2024
Legislature “Second Chance” bill dies in House, leaving elderly men to die in prison The bill would have provided a procedure for some individuals to undergo review for possible release. Jacob HolmesApril 5, 2024
Elections Absentee voting deadlines approach for primary runoff election Election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, April 9. StaffApril 5, 2024
Elections Lawsuit filed to block criminalization of absentee ballot assistance The lawsuit challenges SB1 as violating the First and Fourteenth Amendments. StaffApril 5, 2024
Legislature Rep. Craig Lipscomb’s anti-squatter bill passes Alabama House HB182 increases penalties for individuals who enter a residence that is not their own. StaffApril 5, 2024
News Mayor Reed, Sec. Buttigieg discuss West Montgomery revitalization efforts They toured West Montgomery, where the city is investing a $36.6 million Neighborhood Access and Equity grant. StaffApril 5, 2024
Prisons Results of STD testing reveal new cases of Syphilis and HIV at ADOC facility The results are from a test of 1,227 incarcerated individuals at Staton Correctional Facility. Patrick DarringtonApril 4, 2024
Legislature Analysis | House committee advances bill to criminalize librarians Members of the committee implied the bill could lead to charges against librarians who allow minors to check out materials with transgender connections. Jacob HolmesApril 4, 2024
Prisons Wife, attorney call for investigation after DOJ source dies in prison A DOJ source ended up dead just hours after being moved to a new dorm. Patrick DarringtonApril 4, 2024