Legislature Contract Review Committee OKs $800,000 for legal services in prison brutality lawsuits Lawmakers approved four contracts totalling $800,000 to hire legal representation for Department of Corrections employees in lawsuits alleging brutality. Chance Phillips2 days ago
Congress State to pay $3M in plaintiffs’ attorney fees in Congressional redistricting suit The expense is added to an already hefty bill for the suit, with the state paying outside counsel to assist. Jacob HolmesAugust 6, 2024
National Initial Republican support for Vance turns to concern in face of new polling Recent polls have shown a historic dislike for JD Vance among voters across the country. Alex JobinAugust 6, 2024
Prisons Alabama’s second execution using nitrogen hypoxia to proceed Alabama inmate Alan Eugene Miller reached an agreement with the state and his execution, using nitrogen hypoxia, is slated for next month. Mary Claire WootenAugust 6, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell to host virtual discussion on Voting Rights Act anniversary The virtual discussion will focus on the power of the vote and the importance of organizing and engagement. StaffAugust 6, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt celebrates $20 million for workforce development in Birmingham The funding comes through EDA's Recompete Program. StaffAugust 6, 2024
News Former Alabama jailer pleads guilty in inmate’s death from hypothermia Jones admitted in the plea agreement that "collectively we did it. We killed him." StaffAugust 5, 2024
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey shares back-to-school message for Alabama students Gov. Kay Ivey released a video message to encourage and inspire students and educators for the upcoming school year. StaffAugust 5, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt secures $9 million for Alabama courthouse restoration Sen. Katie Britt secured $9 million for restoring two Alabama courthouses in Dothan and Birmingham. Mary Claire WootenAugust 5, 2024
Courts 11th Circuit blocks Title IX final rule from taking effect in Alabama Amid a wave of states and organizations attempting to block the new Title IX rules, the 11th Circuit granted an administrative injunction. Mary Claire WootenAugust 2, 2024
Congress U.S. House bill does not allow Poarch Creeks to expand gambling in Alabama A bill in Congress would reaffirm PCI's federally recognized status, but it would have absolutely no effect on the Tribe's gaming activity. Josh MoonAugust 2, 2024