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
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses Bill Cole for Court of Criminal Appeals Cole is seeking reelection to the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals in the 2024 primary. StaffJune 20, 2023
Legislature Lt. Gov. Ainsworth: Alabama among most military-friendly states The Military Stability Commission, which Ainsworth chairs, offered a legislative package to make Alabama more welcoming. StaffJune 20, 2023
Prisons ADOC captain accused of retaliating against incarcerated individual Bernard Jemison says he's being retaliated against over videos showing medical neglect and conditions in ADOC prisons. Patrick DarringtonJune 19, 2023
Courts Federal court sets July deadline for new Alabama voting maps The new maps are necessary after a ruling from the Supreme Court found the state's 2020 maps were discriminatory. Josh MoonJune 19, 2023