Prisons
The director of the Bureau of Pardons and Paroles said fewer than 100 people are in state prison solely on marijuana charges.
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- Elections
- Governor
Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
A full transcript of Gov. Ivey’s 2025 State of the State address
AEA applauds Gov. Ivey’s support for paid parental leave
Alabama Republican Party applauds Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
- Legislature
Alabama House Democratic Caucus responds to Gov. Ivey’s State of the State
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
Senate Pro Tem Gudger hires deputy chief of staff for policy and budgets
Conservative women’s organization celebrates Rep. Dubose’s “What is a Woman Act”
Legislative session begins Tuesday with Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
- Economy
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
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
- National
Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce bill to create new Rosa Parks federal holiday
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Rep. Sewell reintroduces bill to expand access to early detection cancer screenings
Sen. Britt introduces legislation to codify Trump birthright citizenship ban into law
Sen. Britt announces Dothan regional office opening
- Education
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
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
- Health
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
- Opinion
Cam Ward stories
State
Bureau officers may need to assist someone experiencing an opioid overdose during the performance of their duties.
Legislature
Sen. Tom Whatley's idea is to have parole guidelines similar to sentencing guidelines implemented by the state in 2013.
Legislature
“We have to get more serious about the total package on the reform side,” House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels said.
Elections
Polls will be open for the House District 73 and Senate District 14 elections on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Public safety
Bureau Director Cam Ward is pushing to expand assistance for those on pardons and paroles.
State
Sanders recently attended a fundraising reception in Birmingham in her bid to be the next governor of Arkansas.
Public safety
Director Cam Ward said he's working on a plan to allow virtual attendance at pardons and paroles hearings.
Featured Opinion
"Lett is going back in the system. Even though everyone believes he doesn’t belong in the system any longer."
Elections
Republican voters in Shelby, Bibb and Chilton Counties will go to the polls Tuesday to pick their nominee.