Prisons Governor asks AG to resume executions after ADOC completes execution protocol ADOC is adding more medical personnel and equipment after the review, but the department is seeking more time to execute. Jacob HolmesFebruary 27, 2023
Legislature Wage gap task force recommends Legislature institute salary history ban In a broad report, the task force recommended the salary history ban, investing in childcare and developing a workforce pipeline for women. Jacob HolmesFebruary 27, 2023
Legislature Ainsworth, Ledbetter lend support to bill designed to slash correctional incentive time The bill has been tied to the shooting death of Bibb County Deputy Brad Johnson. Jacob HolmesFebruary 24, 2023
Legislature Department of Corrections struggling to comply with court order to increase staffing Commissioner John Hamm told lawmakers he's open to suggestions and that he didn't know how to meet the court order. Jacob HolmesFebruary 23, 2023
Legislature Rep. Yarbrough to file bill to include abortion under Alabama homicide law The bill would effectively mean that women seeking abortions could be prosecuted for homicide. Jacob HolmesFebruary 22, 2023
Local news Montgomery mayor details alleged extortion scheme in response to leaked audio Mayor Steven Reed said he has started the process of taking legal action against Charles Lee, who he said leaked the audio. Jacob HolmesFebruary 22, 2023
Legislature Bill would create penalty for failure to disclose concealed carry to officers The Alabama Legislature created the duty to disclose as part of its legislation last year, but did not include a penalty. Jacob HolmesFebruary 21, 2023
Legislature Bill would repeal superfluous abortion law The targeted law provides a misdemeanor charge for inducing an abortion, in conflict with Alabama's landmark law establishing felony penalties. Jacob HolmesFebruary 20, 2023
Prisons Corizon prison healthcare provider declares bankruptcy, YesCare apparently replaces CEO Sara Tirschwell, who has been CEO of both Corizon and YesCare, is no longer listed as CEO on the YesCare website. Jacob HolmesFebruary 17, 2023
Legislature Prison oversight committee grapples with good time executive order, pre-filed bills Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, called the executive order an overreach that seems "retaliatory" to the recent prison work stoppage. Jacob HolmesFebruary 16, 2023