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Alabama’s reliance on fees and fines in the justice system creates a vicious cycle for those with the inability to pay, experts said.
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
- Legislature
State Rep. files bill to untax eyeglasses, contacts
Pre-filed bill would require timely wheelchair repairs
NAALC asks lawmakers to prioritize workers, families in 2025 Legislative Session
For Senate Secretary Pat Harris, being unknown is a sign of a job well done
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
- Economy
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
Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy
- National
Sen. Katie Britt praises advancement of Laken Riley Act
Tuberville refiles ban on transgender athletes in sports
Sens. Katie Britt, Rick Scott introduce bipartisan bill to “Lock The Clock”
Rep. Sewell becomes first Black woman to serve on House Ways and Means Subcommittee
Alabama unions celebrate passage of Social Security Fairness Act
- 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
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama’s mental health crisis demands urgent action
Opinion | There’s proof that Alabama could be better.
Opinion | Child care is unaffordable and inaccessible, Britt and Kaine introduce two bills
Opinion | Richard Shelby FBI Headquarters comes to Alabama
Opinion | 800 miles, no gas: How my all-electric truck powered Alabama beach trip
Court stories
Elections
Judge David Proctor reaffirmed his earlier ruling, maintaining that the law likely violates the Voting Rights Act.
Courts
The plaintiffs cite multiple precedents that question the assertion that government speech doctrine applies to the selection of books in a public library.
Congress
The expense is added to an already hefty bill for the suit, with the state paying outside counsel to assist.
Courts
The ruling in the case could impact up to 20 state boards that require minority representation by statute.
Courts
The state argues that the 11th Circuit reversal of the injunction on the law reinforces the state's right to enforce its law.
Courts
The judge also lifted a deadline to produce a document, after previously requiring attorney to hand it over or face potential jailing.
Courts
Hubbard will pay $1,000 per month for the next 17 years to cover his fines, court costs and other fees owed to the state.
Education
Unless the court decides in favor of Birmingham Southern before Oct. 30, the college is expected to cease operations at the end of the...
Health
Director John McMillan said the mathematical error occurred when combining scores by the third-party evaluators and those of commissioners.