Congress Sewell votes for National Defense Authorization Act It includes a pay raise for service members, research funding for HBCUs, and investments in Alabama’s military installations. StaffDecember 15, 2023
Congress Sewell co-authors bipartisan legislation to help rare kidney disease patients This important legislation will help transform the delivery of care to rare kidney disease patients. StaffDecember 15, 2023
Governor Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist sexual assault victims in Alabama The 13 grants covering all 67 Alabama counties will ensure victims can receive medical attention, counseling and support. StaffDecember 15, 2023
Prisons FAMM testifies about the need for independent prison oversight in Alabama A poll issued by the organization found 82 percent of respondents favor independent prison oversight. Jacob HolmesDecember 14, 2023
Courts Alabama faces expanded lawsuits for discrimination against disabled children in state care A 2022 Department of Justice report highlighted major deficiencies in education standards for disabled children in state custody. Jacob HolmesDecember 14, 2023
State Women’s Foundation launches ambitious Watershed Campaign The campaign aims to raise $7.5 million for a historic economic leap to empower 10,000 women. Bill BrittDecember 14, 2023
State Sewell to join UAB Medicine for NICU Bookworm Program vending machine launch UAB and Children’s of Alabama launched the NICU Bookworms program in 2021. StaffDecember 14, 2023
Prisons Lawsuit alleges prison system and private companies involved in “modern-day slavery” The suit seeks to eliminate the alleged labor scheme and have current and former incarcerated workers compensated properly. Patrick DarringtonDecember 13, 2023
State Medical Cannabis Commission awards licenses amid controversy, procedural questions As Alabama's medical cannabis industry takes shape, the actions of the AMCC continue to be a focal point of scrutiny and debate. Bill BrittDecember 13, 2023
State Medical Cannabis Commission awards integrated licenses after rule changes Time will tell whether these five awards stick, as all previous attempts to do so have been nullified after litigation. Jacob HolmesDecember 13, 2023