Prisons League of Women Voters panel critique Southern prison and parole policies Panelists discussed human costs of mass incarceration, low parole rates and prison conditions during a virtual event organized by the voting rights group. Wesley Walter2 days ago
State SPLC Union demands removal of CEO Huang The union is also asking leadership to negotiate a reversal of recent layoffs. Jacob HolmesSeptember 10, 2024
Education Alabama joins pledge to cut chronic absenteeism in half Alabama takes a pledge with thirteen other states aiming to cut chronic absenteeism in half in the next five years. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 10, 2024
State Veterans Affairs commissioner resigns at Ivey’s bequest Gov. Kay Ivey had called a special meeting of the Alabama Board of Veterans Affairs to consider the removal of Commissioner Kent Davis. Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2024
State Governor asks Veterans Affairs commish to step down; he apparently declines Gov. Ivey removed a Veterans Affairs board member and asked for the resignation of the commissioner. But he didn't answer. Josh MoonSeptember 6, 2024
Prisons Dysfunctional parole board forces prisons to take matters into their own hands Parole continues to be a rare privilege granted to exceedingly few incarcerated people. Alex JobinSeptember 6, 2024
Prisons Contract review brings concerns with ADOC’s progress The Legislative Joint Contract Review Committee reviewed four ADOC contracts, totaling around $2.4 million. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 6, 2024
Prisons Alabama set to execute sixth inmate this year Derrick Dearman, 35, confessed to the brutal murders of five people in Citronelle in 2016. Alex JobinSeptember 5, 2024
State ALEA reports Labor Day 2024 traffic and boating statistics The Labor Day report signals the end of ALEA's "101 Days of Summer Safety" campaign. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 5, 2024
Health Prior authorization delays “disheartening” as patients suffer, says Alabama doctor Delays caused by prior authorization are a growing problem that leave frustrated patients stuck. StaffSeptember 5, 2024
Education ASU’s 2024 fall student enrollment increases Overall enrollment, including incoming freshmen, returning students, and graduate students, increased by 5.27 percent. StaffSeptember 4, 2024