Courts Doctors testify against Alabama law criminalizing transgender medical treatment The lawsuit was filed on behalf of four families of transgender children, two doctors treating them and a pastor working with transgender youth. Jacob HolmesMay 6, 2022
Prisons Man becomes at least 15th preventable death in Alabama prisons this year Marcus Terrell Grubbs died after he was attacked by another incarcerated man at Kilby Correctional, the Alabama Department of Corrections confirmed Thursday. Eddie BurkhalterMay 6, 2022
Health Yale report finds flawed science in Alabama’s law criminalizing care for transgender youth Leading physicians and law experts from Yale University say Alabama's law gets the science behind transgender care wrong, and places lives at risk. Eddie BurkhalterMay 6, 2022
State State Rep. Steve Clouse earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award Clouse, who represents the 93rd District, chairs the House Ways and Means General Fund Committee. StaffMay 6, 2022
Courts What’s next for abortion access in Alabama if Roe v. Wade is overturned? Eric Johnston, who authored the 2019 abortion ban in question, said the process could move very quickly. Jacob HolmesMay 5, 2022
Public safety Lawsuit alleging racism in Homewood Police Department moving forward Veteran officer Victor Sims alleges the department discriminated against him because is Black, then retaliated when he spoke out. Eddie BurkhalterMay 4, 2022
Prisons Ingram State, Four Star Freightliner announce inmate apprenticeship program Students in the program will be trained to repair and maintain diesel engines, and can obtain full-time employment through a work-release program. Eddie BurkhalterMay 4, 2022
President Biden visits Troy Lockheed Martin facility Biden’s visit came as he is urging Congress to approve $20 billion in military aid to Ukraine. Jacob HolmesMay 4, 2022
National Shelby: Defense budget “a cut…at a time of unprecedented security risks” A continued review of the budget will resume on May 10. John H. GlennMay 4, 2022
Courts Draft opinion signals Supreme Court intent to overturn Roe v. Wade Alabama Republicans praised the chance at overturning the landmark decision, but expressed concern about the draft being leaked. Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2022