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Alabama Appleseed was successful in freeing Ronald McKeithen after serving 37 years of a life sentence.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Wes Allen adds Texas to the list of partner states in the Alabama Voter Integrity Database
Alabama House to consider bill requiring post-election audits
Alex Braswell chosen as Democratic nominee for House District 11 race
Alabama Secretary of State urges DHS to improve citizenship verification system
BCA, AFA endorse Heath Allbright in House District 11 special election
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
- Legislature
Bill proposes the state reimburse residents for stolen SNAP benefits
Alabama House to consider bill requiring post-election audits
Lawmakers to tackle tax relief bills upon return from spring break
Bill would expand scrap tire enforcement in some cities, increase penalties
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Four
- Economy
Sen. Tuberville cosponsors bill to secure one million Bitcoin for reserve
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
- National
Reps. Sewell, Figures say historic Montgomery Bus Station no longer for sale
Sen. Britt reintroduces Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act
Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding
Rep. Sewell votes against Trump-Johnson spending bill
Britt joins Banking Committee Republicans in introducing bill against debanking practices
- Education
Rep. Sewell welcomes Dr. Walter Gonsoulin as National Superintendent of the Year
ACCS and AAMA to offer scholarships for automotive manufacturing
Troy University to close Phenix City campus
ASU among first HBCUs in the nation to offer cannabis certifications
Troy University introduces University Honors Global Scholars Program
- Health
Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
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
- Opinion
Opinion | How to Beat “Egg-conomic” Uncertainty
Opinion | Alabama has a host of prominent political leaders under 45
Opinion | Alabama lawmakers should cut unfair credit card fees for small businesses
Opinion | Self-reliance fades as conformity and cowardice take hold, resist
Opinion | Want government efficiency? Democrats know the way
Criminal Justice Reform stories
Governor
While the Legislature took up some reform measures this session, lawmakers declined to pass more substantive sentencing reforms.
Prisons
The Alabama Department of Corrections is being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice over the state's deadly prisons.
State
The NFL noted the nonprofit's success in freeing Ronald McKeithen from a life sentence in March.
Legislature
Rep. Chris England's bill would repeal the law and allow incarcerated people serving under it a chance to have sentences revisited.
Congress
The bill now heads to the U.S. Senate, where it needs the support of at least 10 Republicans.
Legislature
The bills address community corrections, judicial discretion in sentencing and the cost of housing state inmates in county jails.
Legislature
St. Clair County's drug and veterans courts have a combined 96 percent success rate at preventing recidivism.
Public safety
165 former judges and prosecutors, professors and public defenders signed on in support of Rep. Chris England's bill to repeal HFOA.
Legislature
The cases would go back to the trial judge, not the Pardons and Paroles Board.