Legislature House passes bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance The bill carves out some exceptions for family members, but any exchange of money would nullify those exceptions according the the bill's structure. Jacob HolmesMay 5, 2023
Public safety Montgomery, state considering citations for misdemeanor marijuana possession The policies being considered at both the state and municipal level look to the example of Tuscaloosa. Jacob HolmesApril 3, 2023
Environment Groups file Civil Rights complaint against Alabama, ADEM over Black Belt sewer issues Two watchdog groups filed the Title VI complaint, alleging the state has not adequately addressed the ongoing sanitation problems. Josh MoonMarch 7, 2023
State SPLC, congresswoman honor John Lewis and the 40 Martyrs in wreath-laying ceremony The wreath-laying ceremony was the first held since the passing of Congressman John Lewis. John H. GlennMarch 6, 2023
News SPLC names Tafeni English-Relf as first director of Alabama state office The new office will focus on local concerns, specifically in rural communities. StaffFebruary 8, 2023
State SPLC turns 50, charts course for the future On Friday evening, the organization celebrated its 50th anniversary by hosting an event focused on its course for the next 50 years. Jacob HolmesOctober 24, 2022
Prisons “A moral and legal disaster:” SPLC throws support behind prison strike The SPLC said the strike "demonstrates the understandable frustration of those incarcerated and their desire to be heard." John H. GlennOctober 13, 2022
Elections SPLC awards $4.6 million in Vote Your Voice grants across the South Alabama Forward is among 36 organizations to receive funding through the program to increase civic engagement as the general election approaches. StaffAugust 30, 2022
State Southern Cultural Center to host “national” neo-Confederate conference in Wetumpka The stated goal of the Southern Cultural Center is to reestablish an independent South free from federal involvement. Jacob HolmesAugust 19, 2022
State SPLC reaches collective bargaining agreement for employees Beginning November 1, 2022, the minimum wage for new SPLC employees will be more than $20 per hour. Jacob HolmesJuly 26, 2022