Courts
The Supreme Court dismissed Alabama’s death penalty IQ dispute, leaving intact rulings blocking Joseph Smith’s execution over intellectual disability claims.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Opinion | Alabama voters know the labels, but do they know the men?
Plaintiffs seek preliminary injunction in remanded redistricting suit Caster v. Allen
SCOTUS rulings threaten representation, democratic integrity, advocate warns
Shelby County Republican Party to host candidate forum
Alabama FarmPAC endorses Moore in U.S. Senate race
- Governor
Alabama opens veterans service office at National Guard headquarters
Six companies honored at Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
Gov. Ivey awards grants to combat crimes, assist victims
SCOTUS ruling prompts District 1, 2 candidate shakeup, Democrats’ scorn
- Legislature
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
Committee OKs state Senate special primary bill, drawing public’s opposition
- Economy
- National
Sen. Britt introduces bill to mandate E-Verify nationwide
House Judiciary Committee examines DOJ case against the SPLC
Lulu’s Law passes House to expand shark attack alerts
Moore pushes to require religious worker visa seekers to disavow Sharia law
Sen. Britt signs onto police week resolution backing law enforcement
- Education
- Health
Nonprofit raises awareness about abortion pill access with Alabama billboard truck campaign
Katie Britt endorses new HHS site offering pro-life resources for mothers
Marilyn Lands talks contraception, IVF legislation, reelection bid
Rep. Aderholt applauds new Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program
UAB professors receive patent for lens that could slow myopia progression in children, young adults
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama voters know the labels, but do they know the men?
Opinion | Is a blue wave coming to Alabama?
Opinion | You still have more chapters to write, my friend
Opinion | A rail merger could force Alabamian farmers out of business
Opinion | Despite multiple allegations of sex abuse, former high school basketball coach faced no charges
News
The proposal calls for building two new prisons for men, one women's prison, renovations to several others and the closure of four prisons.
State
Salary is cited by the Alabama State Nurses Association as a leading reason for the current nurse shortage.
Party politics
Conservatives spoke in favor of repealing Common Core, banning Critical Race Theory, banning vaccine mandates and other issues.
Health
The number of new infections during the last seven days of August was 231 percent higher than the same time last year.
Prisons
The students are joined by the prosecutor in the man's trial, former Attorney General Bill Baxley and others in asking for a new trial.
Health
There were 92 more patients needing ICU bed care than the state’s hospitals had formal ICU beds on Sunday.
State
He will serve as a representative of the state at-large and will be subject to confirmation by the 2022 Alabama Senate.
Health
Alabama on Thursday had 120 fewer ICU beds than patients who needed ICU care. COVID-19 continues to surge statewide.
Health
The state school superintendent said some school staff have had to have police protection due to threats over COVID-19 mitigation strategies in schools.
Health
The KICK COVID campaign will enlist student athletes to promote vaccinations.