News ALGOP promotes Burniston to dual role in communications and legislative affairs Jeannie Negrón Burniston will help shape the Party’s 2026 policy agenda while continuing to lead its media and messaging strategy. Staff3 days ago
Prisons Alabama Senate bill would restructure controversial Pardons and Paroles Board Although parole approval rates began increase slightly in 2024, incarcerated people who appear to be prime candidates continue to be denied. Alex JobinApril 16, 2025
Public safety ALDOT reminds drivers to stay alert while driving in work zones This year’s theme for National Work Zone Awareness Week is “Respect the zone so we all get home.” StaffApril 16, 2025
State EV test drives prove educational at Little River Earth Fest Donohoo Chevrolet, in collaboration with Drive Electric Alabama and the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition, offered free EV test drives. StaffApril 15, 2025
Education School choice launch sees high demand — and debate over who benefits Most schools participating in the CHOOSE Act are religious and a supermajority of applicants come from private institutions or homeschooling. Chance PhillipsApril 14, 2025
State Boeing’s PAC-3 Seeker missile named 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in Alabama” The Coolest Thing Made in Alabama campaign highlights the vital role of manufacturing in Alabama’s economy. StaffApril 11, 2025
State Alabama DHR announces new website and app for SNAP clients This app is a more secure process for EBT cardholders to access their account to check their SNAP balance in real-time. StaffApril 11, 2025
Prisons “Second Chance Act” moves toward final vote to become law The bill would allow some incarcerated individuals sentenced before 2000 to file a motion for a judge to consider reducing their sentence. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2025
Education House committee advances Ten Commandments, “Don’t Say Gay” bills Bills requiring schools display the Ten Commandments and further limit discussion of gender and sexuality were favorably reported on Wednesday. Chance PhillipsApril 10, 2025
Education Montgomery school board moves forward with controversial superintendent selection Despite criticism from all corners, the MPS school board pushed forward with a controversial superintendent selection Josh MoonApril 9, 2025
State PARCA report highlights inequities in Alabama’s tax system Thomas Spencer of PARCA highlights Alabama's inequitable tax system with a reliance on regressive sales taxes Mary Claire WootenApril 8, 2025