Prisons Execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith halted after failed attempt to find vein Commissioner John Hamm assured Ivey that the Department of Corrections was prepared to carry out the death sentence successfully, only to fail again. Bill BrittNovember 18, 2022
Congress Katie Britt begins transition into new role as Alabama’s junior senator Britt said she and her team are putting in long hours now so that they can hit the ground running when she assumes office... Jacob HolmesNovember 18, 2022
Governor Ivey makes first major staff appointment ahead of second full term Harrell comes to the post from the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), where he is the vice president of governmental affairs. Jacob HolmesNovember 18, 2022
Legislature Stadthagen names Tracey Arnold chief of staff of the House Majority Caucus Arnold has served in executive assistant and committee clerk roles during her tenure in the Alabama House. StaffNovember 18, 2022
Courts Unitarian Universalists file brief in support of trans youth seeking gender-affirming care Twenty-eight Alabama clergy also joined the brief. StaffNovember 18, 2022
Congress Sewell praises Speaker Nancy Pelosi as she steps down as Democratic leader Congresswoman Terri Sewell said Pelosi is a true public servant whose tenure as speaker will be remembered as one of the most effective. StaffNovember 18, 2022
Courts Last-second amendment could lead to the execution of Alabama prisoner A last-second amendment meant that a ban on judges overriding the wishes of juries to impose the death penalty wouldn't be retroactive. Josh MoonNovember 17, 2022
Congress Britt calls for unified GOP front after Senate Republican Caucus keeps McConnell as leader Alabama's newly elected senator, Katie Britt, said the debate is good for the party, but it's time to move forward. Jacob HolmesNovember 17, 2022
Elections Allen: Alabama to withdraw from national voter clearinghouse; Merrill criticizes move ERIC is a multi-state voter information center that cross-checks voter data to prevent inter-state fraud. Jacob HolmesNovember 17, 2022
National Rep. Sewell meets with Alex Drueke and Andy Huynh The two Alabama men recently returned home after being held captive by Russia for volunteering to assist the Ukrainian army. StaffNovember 17, 2022