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Lawmakers paused an ADOC contract until questions about the canceled health contract, the emergency NaphCare deal, and oversight concerns could be answered
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Federal court rules Alabama must use map that granted two Democrat seats
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
Opinion | A whole bunch of Alabama voters need to get their priorities straight
Hudson-aligned PAC paints tight race in US Senate runoff with new poll
David Matthews launches GOP bid for Alabama’s 2nd District
- Governor
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
Gov. Ivey awards grants to combat crimes, assist victims
- 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
- National
Sen. Britt pushes Northern Beltline during transportation budget hearing
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
- 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
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The Alabama Department of Corrections was recognized for its new Use of Force Policies and Review Procedures.
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Alabama executed Anthony Boyd by nitrogen gas despite his innocence claims, protests and a Supreme Court dissent calling the method unconstitutional.
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Lawmakers searched for a bigger room as a bombshell documentary revealed harrowing conditions within Alabama's correctional facilities and excessive force by officers.
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Anthony Boyd, set to be executed on Thursday, requested that Gov. Kay Ivey meet with him before carrying out his sentence
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A documentary revealed life inside Alabama's prisons and followed the story of Steven Davis' death, sparking calls for federal investigation.
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The film shows squalid conditions in Alabama prisons and systemic issues with correctional officer abuse.
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A federal judge rejected Alabama death row inmate Anthony Boyd's request for a stay of execution.
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Marshall wants to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court's 2008 ruling that disallowed the death penalty for child sexual abuse convictions.
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One of the victim’s sons had sent a letter to Gov. Kay Ivey, explaining the execution would “weigh heavily on me.”
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The Alabama Joint Reentry Commission reviewed progress on driver’s licenses, jobs, and data collection, while weighing legislative and budget priorities.