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Reentry Alabama highlights challenges in workforce reentry due to Alabama’s broad occupational licensing barriers, urging legislative reform.
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- Elections
- Governor
Ivey makes appointments for district judgeship and district attorney positions
Aspiring lieutenant governor penned 479 page flat Earth screed
Gov. Ivey invites students to apply for 2025 Summer Internship Program
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
- Legislature
Opinion | Revisiting the Alabama Child Protection Act: Our children are safer today
Prefiled bill would incentivize donations to rural hospitals with tax credits
Alabama Dems’ 2025 platform will focus on expanding freedom, economic opportunities
Alabama House Republican Caucus announces 2025 “Alabama Values” legislative agenda
State Rep. Marilyn Lands bringing bill to address infant, maternal mortality
- Economy
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
- National
Sen. Britt continues to pursue anti-immigration agenda, introduces POLICE Act
Sen. Britt backs Sean Duffy’s confirmation as Transportation chief
Sen. Britt leads bipartisan bill to protect kids from social media harms
Rep. Sewell demands Trump Administration reveal list of frozen infrastructure projects
Former Alabama jail administrator charged with federal civil rights violation
- Education
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
30 Alabama healthcare groups unite to fight harmful insurance delays
Aderholt introduces bill to cut federal funds for Planned Parenthood
Alabama commissioners discuss crisis services amidst mental health crisis
Medical Association commend FDA’s ban on Red Dye No. 3
- Opinion
Opinion | A history of hope: How vaccines protect us all
Opinion | Congress must rein in Big Tech to protect our kids
Opinion | It’s time to end “Bingo War” lie and move Alabama forward
Opinion | A leadership change is the only way forward for the Decatur Police Department
Opinion | Criminal indifference
Cam Ward stories
State
Of the PREP Center's nearly 300 graduates, 0 percent have returned to prison after graduation.
News
APR spoke with Ward to discuss his role as director, the challenges and successes facing the Bureau, and his future goals.
News
Ward participated in a panel and presented findings on the impact of the PREP Center.
Legislature
The commission plans to meet monthly to discuss avenues to reduce the recidivism rate ahead of the next legislative session.
News
This small group has made a big accomplishment in conquering the Birmingham DRC program and getting their lives on track.
Public safety
Ward is currently the director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles.
Prisons
Rep. Jerry Starnes said declining parole approvals were a hoax and claimed mandatory release lets out prisoners "left and right."
Legislature
A recent amendment to a bill in the Alabama House would allow the bureau to use microchips, at its discretion.
Prisons
The total number scheduled for early release is more than 400.