Legislature Inmates up for parole will finally be able to attend their own hearings The Alabama House unanimously passed bipartisan legislation allowing incarcerated individuals to remotely put a face and voice to their applications. Jacob Holmes20 hours ago
Education Report: Alabama high education sees enrollment surge Community colleges across the state have seen particularly strong growth. StaffSeptember 16, 2024
State Alabama schools beset by threats as students return Foley is just one of numerous incidents that have taken place at schools across the state in recent weeks. Jacob HolmesSeptember 13, 2024
Prisons Alabama to celebrate graduation of 55 correctional officers Gov. Ivey praised the commitment of the 55 correctional officers trainees scheduled to graduate on Thursday amid shortages. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 11, 2024
Health Fertility doctor speaks on IVF, HOPE with Fertility Services Act The HOPE Act is looking to establish "mandates to cover" across all 50 states. Alex JobinSeptember 11, 2024
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