Courts SCOTUS declines to hear Cullman cash bail case The case concerning the constitutionality of whether states can make indigent defendants pay schedule-based cash bail originated in Cullman County. Patrick DarringtonJune 21, 2023
Elections Secretary of State: Registrar removed from Houston County board The member of the Houston County Board of Registrars was removed for allegedly committing multiple violations. Patrick DarringtonJune 21, 2023
State Study ranks Alabama as third worst state for LGBTQ+ safety Only Mississippi and Tennessee fared worse in the ranking. Patrick DarringtonJune 21, 2023
Legislature Sources: Ivey to call reapportionment special session for mid-July The special session became necessary when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Alabama's voting maps to be discriminatory. Josh MoonJune 21, 2023
Legislature New reapportionment committee appointments announced The 22-member committee will replace the current six-member committee. Samuel StettheimerJune 21, 2023
Courts Arkansas federal judge strikes down transgender care law. What about Alabama’s? The case reinforces the likelihood of Alabama loses its lawsuit over a similar law criminalizing the provision of gender-affirming care. Jacob HolmesJune 21, 2023
Legislature Freshman legislators reflect on their first legislative session From navigating the legislative process to building relationships, these freshmen lawmakers approached their roles in different ways. Patrick DarringtonJune 21, 2023
Education Governor: Alabama First Class Pre-K Program to expand The department will initially add 69 classrooms in 30 counties this fall, providing seats for more than 1,200 children. StaffJune 21, 2023
Governor Gov. Ivey awards grants for law enforcement domestic violence training The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence is using the funds for a statewide training to enhance responses to assist victims. StaffJune 21, 2023
State State librarian: Book challenges are nothing new Dr. Nancy Pack pointed to past clashes over book censorship as the template for defending the freedom to read in the latest wave. Jacob HolmesJune 20, 2023