Courts Alabama AG backs South Carolina in race, sex education lawsuit Marshall joined a 17-state amicus brief in support of South Carolina's Department of Education against a civil rights lawsuit. Wesley Walter51 minutes ago
Education Alabama’s anti-DEI law is chilling university instruction, court documents show Exhibits filed in an ongoing lawsuit show how students and professors have reacted to restrictions on academic freedom from Alabama's "divisive concepts" law. Chance PhillipsJuly 10, 2025
Education ALSBOE reviews RAISE Act funding rollout and oversight measures The State Board of Education reviewed implementation plans for the RAISE Act and discussed oversight provisions. Mary Claire WootenJuly 10, 2025
Education Alabama students show reading gains, mixed math results in 2025 assessment Alabama students showed reading gains, though math proficiency stayed flat despite fewer low scores statewide. Mary Claire WootenJuly 9, 2025
Prisons Advocacy orgs demand changes to parole release guidelines The groups argue that the guidelines should only punish instigators of prison violence, among other changes. Jacob HolmesJuly 8, 2025
News Gov. Ivey appoints new chair to the Board of Pardons and Paroles Hal Nash, a veteran law enforcement officer, was appointed Chair of Alabama’s Pardons and Paroles Board Mary Claire WootenJuly 8, 2025
News AG candidate Pamela Casey named “District Attorney of the Year” in Alabama Blount County DA honored for trials, victim advocacy, and child protection work StaffJuly 8, 2025
News Mayor Reed touts crime drop, city progress in 2025 mid-year Montgomery update From crime reduction to community centers, Reed says “Montgomery is working” StaffJuly 8, 2025
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. StaffJuly 3, 2025
Education Alabama’s CHOOSE Act education savings accounts funded for 2025 school year Over 23,000 students from every grade level received approval, totaling over $124 million in education savings accounts for school choice. StaffJuly 2, 2025
State Attorney General Steve Marshall calls for parole board chair’s reappointment During Leigh Gwathney's tenure, Alabama's parole rates dramatically declined, earning her support from Marshall but criticism from some lawmakers. Wesley WalterJuly 2, 2025