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Eight incarcerated individuals have been confirmed dead in state custody so far this month.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Justice Tommy Bryan announces bid for re-election to Alabama Supreme Court
District 10 election challenge moves towards House hearing
Justice Sarah Stewart takes large fundraising lead
Speaker Ledbetter endorses Chris McCool for Alabama Supreme Court
Opinion | Five seats on the Alabama Supreme Court up for election in 2024
- Governor
Governor releases statements following successful Special Session
Governor issues executive order to “cut red tape” for citizens, businesses
Ivey calls for $1B in tax rebates, sets Special Session in State of the State
Full text: Gov. Kay Ivey’s 2023 State of the State address
Gov. Ivey announces grants to support domestic violence shelters
- Legislature
- Economy
- National
SCOTUS rejects street preacher’s First Amendment case against the University of Alabama
Britt joins bipartisan group to question Federal Reserve on Silicon Valley Bank oversight
Mexico seizes Vulcan Materials facility, prompting criticism from Britt
Mo Brooks spreads grievance gospel against Alabama’s congressional delegation
Sen. Britt, colleagues introduce Guidance Out Of Darkness Act
- Education
Alabama colleges awarded nearly 28,000 bachelor’s degrees over the last decade
ALSDE launches “Teachers are the Real Influencers” campaign
Sewell to announce funding to support student initiatives at Birmingham-Southern College
One year in, Skills for Success rapid training shows results
Birmingham Talks receives national investment
- Health
Advocacy groups to rally for Medicaid expansion
New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences to be established in Demopolis by 2026
Medical associations launch campaign to warn Alabamians of fentanyl dangers
Mental health system faces crises of workforce shortage, uncompensated care
COVID-19 deaths in Alabama reach 21,000
- Opinion
Opinion | Broadband expansion
Opinion | Federal permitting reform provides key benefits for Alabama
Opinion | I moved to Alabama to take a stand against Trump. Here’s why I stayed
Opinion | Law criminalizing panhandling, likely unconstitutional — and unconscionable
Opinion | 2026 governor’s race has begun
Aerospace and Defense
“Locating the permanent Space Command Headquarters on Redstone Arsenal undoubtedly remains in the best national security interest of the United States,” Britt said.
State
An ill-advised move in 2019 will end up costing taxpayers more than a million dollars for BPP to wind up in the same building.
Legislature
Gov. Kay Ivey urged the Alabama Senate to pass the bill quickly so she can sign it into law as soon as possible.
Legislature
The legislation would allow residents and patients of health care facilities to "visit with any individual of their choosing" during visiting hours.
Legislature
The code had been thoroughly vetted by professionals in the field for four years as the state seeks to streamline the adoption process.
Opinion
Municipal elections
Montgomery municipal elections are scheduled for later this year.
News
Opponents raised concerns about overcrowding and losing one of the few incentives for good behavior within the prisons.
Legislature
The percentage of parole requests granted has fallen from 12 percent to 6 percent in the last year.
Opinion
Permitting reform is needed now more than ever before.
Opinion
To my friends and family up North, my decision to stay was even more confusing than my initial decision to leave.
Opinion
This proposed law is unconstitutional. But moreover, it’s cruel.
Opinion
Four years seems a long way off, but the 2026 governor’s race has already begun.
Environment
If we have to allow landfills and disposal sites in Alabama, let’s make sure they are regulated.
Legislature
The Alabama League of Municipalities and several mayors and public officials expressed opposition to the bill, saying it would decimate their revenue streams.
Legislature
The $400 rebates are expected to go out to every person who filed for income tax returns in 2021 within 90 days of passage.
Legislature
One bill would add additional penalties for individuals convicted of a violent crime caught in possession of a firearm.
Legislature
Figures said she doesn't expect to succeed in the Republican Legislature, but wants to send a message that Democrats are still fighting.
Infrastructure
This project rehabilitates 15,540 square yards of the existing overflow apron pavement and 5,200 feet of taxiways.
State
This marks the slowest February market the state has seen in five years.
State
Qualifying households will get $120 for each participating student to buy SNAP-eligible food at stores that accept EBT cards.
Courts
Lower federal courts, including the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, previously sided with the university.
