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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
Gov. Ivey calls special primary election for Alabama-drawn State Senate map
Registrars stand ready for redistricting in event of Supreme Court reversal
Records contradict CD-5 candidate’s claim she voted in 2024
Wahl campaign reports $500K fundraising surge after first-place finish
Governor extends candidate certification deadline as Alabama awaits word from SCOTUS
- 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
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
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
Federal court denies injunction request in UA student magazine closure suit
GOP leaders blast court blockage of GOP-favored Congressional map
- Education
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
Alabama college and career readiness rate jumps to 90.7 percent
- 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
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After botched lethal injections, Alabama turned to nitrogen executions. Critics argue the method is torturous and morally indefensible.
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Alabama plans to execute Anthony Todd Boyd using nitrogen hypoxia, while he challenges the method in federal court
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At Alabama’s annual prison oversight hearing, testimonies highlighted poor conditions, parole guideline issues and the violent nature of the system.
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The organization asked Alabama lawmakers to improve prison death reporting and transparency ahead of today’s Joint Prison Oversight Committee hearing.
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Advocates challenge Alabama’s proposed parole guidelines, urging fairer scoring, transparency and some additions to better reflect rehabilitation and public safety.
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Nash is replacing controversial parole board chair Leigh Gwathney, who oversaw a sharp decline in parole approvals.
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The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles will hold 59 parole hearings and 30 pardon hearings this week—likely with a new chair.
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The groups argue that the guidelines should only punish instigators of prison violence, among other changes.
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Gregory Hunt was executed Tuesday, the state's third execution of 2025. This marked the fifth use of the controversial nitrogen hypoxia method.
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The commission released its final report ahead of the group's continuation as a task force to continue monitoring progress.