Local news Birmingham, Jefferson County launch data-driven violence reduction initiative The Birmingham-Jefferson County Justice Governance Partnership aims to reduce violence through evidence-based strategies. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 30, 2025
Legislature Prefiled bill would incentivize donations to rural hospitals with tax credits State Rep. Terri Collins prefiled HB86, which aims to strengthen rural hospitals in Alabama. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 29, 2025
State PARCA: Alabama tax collections per capita remain among lowest in the nation Alabama ranks near the bottom in per capita tax collections, relying on high sales taxes and low property taxes. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 28, 2025
Legislature ACLU of Alabama releases 2025 Legislative Agenda The ACLU of Alabama’s 2025 priorities include criminal justice reform, voting rights, reproductive justice and protecting First Amendment freedoms. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 24, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt backs Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act The bill would require care for infants born alive after failed abortions. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 23, 2025
Local news Birmingham Police recruitment efforts show positive progress Birmingham's $16 million police recruitment plan sees positive results, with new candidates and increased academy participation. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 22, 2025
Health Alabama commissioners discuss crisis services amidst mental health crisis Alabama leaders highlight progress in mental health crisis response but face challenges with access to services. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 21, 2025
Congress Britt applauds HUD secretary nominee Scott Turner at Senate hearing Britt questioned Turner about how he would measure efficiency in HUD’s programming. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 17, 2025
Courts Supreme Court hears arguments on Porn ID law similar to Alabama’s Alabama passed a nearly identical bill, HB164, in the last legislative session. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 16, 2025
State Reentry Alabama discusses occupational licensing reform Reentry Alabama highlights challenges in workforce reentry due to Alabama’s broad occupational licensing barriers, urging legislative reform. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 15, 2025