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
Legislature Medical marijuana “fix” has rough debut in committee The new legislation was met with skepticism and anger during a committee meeting that wasn't streamed or recorded. Josh MoonApril 4, 2024
Courts Fired Prattville library director officially files suit against board Former Director Andrew Foster alleges the board committed at least four violations of the Open Meetings Act when they fired him. Jacob HolmesApril 4, 2024
Legislature Public hearing held on bill targeting voluntary recognition for unions The bill would penalize companies if they voluntarily recognize a union without a secret ballot process. Patrick DarringtonApril 4, 2024