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Suffocating for three minutes and dying is not cruel and unusual punishment, according to a federal judge. But it is.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
NRA-PVF, Forestry Association endorse Barry Moore for US Senate
Ivey sets qualifying deadline based on court-ordered map
Plaintiffs tell SCOTUS that lifting injunction would lead to election chaos
ALGOP agrees to hear Tuberville residency challenge; Tuberville camp begins pushback
CD1 hopeful Clyde Jones talks redistricting, affordability, ethics reform
- Governor
Gov. Ivey advocates for “homes led by a father and mother” in Strong Families Month proclamation
Gov. Ivey releases Memorial Day message honoring America’s fallen service members
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
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“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
- Economy
April sees job listing increase, nursing, customer service positions as top roles
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabama small businesses to enter Patriot Pitch Competition
April unemployment rises slightly, manufacturing wages hit record high
Alabama housing market sees sales growth in April
Virginia Transformer plans Muscle Shoals plant with 1,100 jobs
- National
Opinion | How the promise of Reconstruction was narrowed and denied
CD1 hopeful Clyde Jones talks redistricting, affordability, ethics reform
Rep. Strong secures $2.5 million for Huntsville Hospital emergency generators
Governor extends candidate certification deadline as Alabama awaits word from SCOTUS
Alabama AG asks Supreme Court to stay redistricting ruling
- Education
Opinion | Strong teachers shape a strong Alabama
Opinion | Recognizing educators during Teacher Appreciation Month
Federal court denies injunction request in UA student magazine closure suit
Commission discusses expanding Alabama’s after-school programs
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
- Health
Alabama expands certified behavioral health clinics model into new regions
Rep. Strong secures $2.5 million for Huntsville Hospital emergency generators
Alabama Board of Medical Examiners issues warning against use of “research-grade” peptides
Nonprofit raises awareness about abortion pill access with Alabama billboard truck campaign
Katie Britt endorses new HHS site offering pro-life resources for mothers
- Opinion
Opinion | How the promise of Reconstruction was narrowed and denied
Opinion | “Republican judges” are as Republican judges do
Opinion | Modernizing capital requirements to support Alabama agriculture
Opinion | The Second Constitution tried to redeem America’s promise
Opinion | A federal judge said that some suffering during an execution is OK. It’s not.
Prisons
Lawmakers paused an ADOC contract until questions about the canceled health contract, the emergency NaphCare deal, and oversight concerns could be answered
Governor
Hamm retired after overseeing prison construction and staffing gains, while Ivey named veteran Greg Lovelace to guide Alabama corrections through 2026.
Prisons
A state audit found some compliance failures, missing records, weak controls and reporting lapses in Alabama Department of Corrections financial practices.
Prisons
Lawmakers overseeing the prisons discussed expanding accountability for how complaints are addressed.
Governor
Ahead of Thursday’s ceremony, the governor praised 132 trainees who completed 10 weeks of preparation to join Alabama’s corrections ranks.
Prisons
Convicted of two counts of capital murder, Lee was sentenced to death after a judge overrode a jury's sentencing recommendation
Legislature
Advocates welcomed parole changes but said lawmakers left deeper prison problems untouched, as overcrowding, violence and transparency failures continued to draw scrutiny.
Prisons
Families and advocates gathered outside an Alabama prison, citing years of alleged abuse, costly settlements and a lack of accountability.
Featured Opinion
Imagine if we even dared talk about dogs the way some of our politicians talk about other humans.