State Proposed legislation would require parole board to weigh rehabilitation HB86 would require Alabama’s parole board to positively consider rehabilitation, low recidivism risk, work and education when reviewing parole decisions. Mary Claire Wooten3 days ago
Health Overdose deaths rose 31 percent in Alabama during the pandemic Drug overdose deaths in Alabama were up 31 percent in 2020 over 2019, but the state was not alone. Brandon MoseleyJune 3, 2021
Prisons Deadline passes on prison contracts With the private prison option apparently fading, Ivey said that she would discuss the situation with House and Senate leaders. Brandon MoseleyJune 3, 2021
State Faulkner Law establishes 3-year Alabama Ag Law Pathway Agriculture law is a critical component of Alabama agriculture. Brandon MoseleyJune 3, 2021
Health Medical experts: Vaccines safe for children, critical to controlling virus’ spread COVID-19 is the 10th leading cause of death among minors in the U.S. Micah DanneyJune 2, 2021
Health EEOC says employers can require vaccines The new guidance won't conflict with Alabama law, which carved out an exception for employers. Josh MoonJune 2, 2021
State Gas and petroleum industry is preparing for hurricane season The NOAA is predicting a 60 percent chance of an above-normal number of named storms. Brandon MoseleyJune 2, 2021
Health How is the COVID vaccine safe if they made it so fast? A UAB doctor explains Four key things, some of which were in motion for decades, came together at the right time. Micah DanneyMay 31, 2021
State Today is Memorial Day The federal and state holiday is set aside to remember the nearly 1.3 million Americans who have paid the ultimate price for our country. Brandon MoseleyMay 31, 2021
State Treasurer’s Office to host annual College Savings Giveaway All entries must be submitted by July 16, 2021. StaffMay 31, 2021
Education Growing majority of Alabamians want more spent on education, survey says Respondents were divided on how to pay for it, but most think that internet sales taxes should be distributed differently. Micah DanneyMay 28, 2021