Elections Chambliss files bills related to election integrity The bills would prohibit the tabulating systems capable of connecting to the internet and require the use of paper ballots. John H. GlennFebruary 14, 2023
Economy Alabama’s community colleges add $6.6 billion to state economy The Alabama Community College System directly impacts 98,923 jobs in the state, representing about 2.7 percent of Alabama’s gross state product. StaffFebruary 14, 2023
State Sewell to host disaster relief update, press conference with local officials There is an ongoing federal, state, and local partnership to recover from the Jan. 12 storms. StaffFebruary 14, 2023
Legislature Opinion | A few thoughts on legislating Knowing why you are in Montgomery is the first step to knowing what you can accomplish there. Bill BrittFebruary 13, 2023
Legislature Bill would require unanimous jury for death penalty — and apply retroactively Rep. Chris England's bill would also apply in cases of judicial override, which the Legislature ended in 2017. Jacob HolmesFebruary 13, 2023
Environment ADEM director issues statement on Moody fire to Environmental Management Commission Director Lance LeFleur said the situation exposed shortcoming in the ability to respond to unregulated activities. Jacob HolmesFebruary 13, 2023
Prisons Three more deaths confirmed among incarcerated population in February At least five incarcerated individuals, all men, have died in state custody so far this month. John H. GlennFebruary 13, 2023
State PARCA: Population increase due to domestic migration, above average birth rate The state’s population increased to a level higher than any time in more than a decade. John H. GlennFebruary 13, 2023
Courts Alabama Supreme Court: HD10 election challenge can proceed David Cole asked the court to dismiss the challenge and allow the Legislature to take full control of the case. Josh MoonFebruary 10, 2023
Legislature Bill would require ADOC to report monthly to oversight committee The reports required include statistics on inmate deaths and sexual abuse. Jacob HolmesFebruary 10, 2023