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Although parole approval rates began increase slightly in 2024, incarcerated people who appear to be prime candidates continue to be denied.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama AFL-CIO endorses Sheila McNeil for Public Service Commission
Doug Jones significantly outraised Tuberville in July, per campaign finance reports
What Alabama voters need for the August 11 special primary
Manufacture Alabama endorses Gary Palmer for reelection to Congress
Opinion | New governor’s poll: So you’re telling me there’s a chance?
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces appointments to four agencies
Gov. Ivey proclaims Will Roberts Day in honor of 15-year-old cancer victim
Gov. Ivey recaps Alabama’s showing at Farnborough International Airshow
Gov. Ivey announces additional state agency appointments
Gov. Ivey creates commission to study screen-based learning in schools
- Legislature
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
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
- Economy
NFIB July Jobs Report: Small Business Employment Index picks back up
Opinion | Alabama lawmakers should act now to avoid a repeat of Arizona’s SNAP crisis
Rep. Sewell announces employer lineup for 15th annual job fair in Selma
Huntsville music officer talks growth, community impact
Opinion | Why I oppose the proposed data center in Lowndes County
- National
Rep. Sewell marks 61st anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Sen. Britt hails USDA’s $35 million for feral swine control
Sen. Britt introduces bill to strip LGBTQ+ protections from Title IX
Greg Cook fields Senate questions on Alabama federal judgeship nomination
Sen. Britt backs Todd Blanche as attorney general nomination advances
- Education
Alabama Arise joins national campaign to support public schools
Birmingham City Council approves $45 million for career center, schools and student programs
Birmingham proposes $45 million investment in student careers
Alabama launches new “Alabama Career Pathways” initiative to strengthen workforce pipeline
Gov. Ivey creates commission to study screen-based learning in schools
- Health
UA System expands nursing programs amid Alabama shortage
UAB awards grants to study atherosclerosis advancement and MYC-driven cancers
ACLU report exposes Alabama maternal health care crisis
Report urges further transparency for Alabama crisis pregnancy centers
Montgomery billboard thanks Congress for supporting cancer research funding
- Opinion
Opinion | The kindness gap
Opinion | New governor’s poll: So you’re telling me there’s a chance?
Opinion | Why democratic socialism is gaining—and what America risks
Opinion | Alabama lawmakers should act now to avoid a repeat of Arizona’s SNAP crisis
Opinion | Documentary on Alabama’s Randy Owen premieres August 8 on APTV
Legislature
The Joint Contract Review Committee held ADOC contracts, questioning millions spent on prison litigation and calling for greater focus on reforms and settlements.
News
The nonprofit has placed attorneys in 10 rural counties and plans to expand its recruiting pipeline statewide.
Health
Officials say new programming and scholarships will help fill openings as upcoming retirements are set to strain Alabama’s healthcare workforce.
Elections
The Democratic nominee ties her utility affordability platform to wages, infrastructure and ratepayer protections ahead of the November general election.
Congress
In a video message, the Alabama Democrat urged renewed protections for ballot access and championed the John R. Lewis voting rights bill.
Corruption
The commission delayed an advisory opinion after commissioners questioned whether former officials could circumvent post-employment restrictions.
Congress
The Alabama Republican backed GOP efforts to narrow sex discrimination rules as the measure awaits a Senate committee review.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Religious freedom is tested when fear turns unfamiliar faiths into political weapons and questions who truly belongs within America itself.
Congress
The Alabama Supreme Court justice said he would impartially rule on the law as written as senators weigh his path to the Northern District...
Opinion
A Gallup survey and a roadside gesture suggested everyday decency endured, even as technology made strangers easier to avoid.
Elections
A new poll shows Doug Jones has cut Tommy Tuberville's lead by more than half. So you're telling me there's a chance?
Featured Opinion
Democratic socialism challenges capitalism, but America must answer its appeal without confusing fellow citizens with enemies or ignoring economic failures.
Economy
A federal funding shift and tighter rules could turn paperwork problems into empty cupboards for hundreds of thousands of Alabamians.
Opinion
The film traces Owen’s Fort Payne roots, Alabama’s rise and the values that kept the country icon tied to home.
Governor
The bipartisan resolution calls on Trump administration solidify Huntsville as the permanent home for U.S. Space Command.
News
The proposed purchase would keep Alfa’s corporate headquarters in Montgomery at Capitol Commerce Center.
Opinion
The looming question is, what does our senior U.S. senator, Tommy Tuberville, run for in the 2026 election cycle?
Economy
The Alabama Retailer of the Year awards recognize outstanding retailers.
Public safety
This year’s theme for National Work Zone Awareness Week is “Respect the zone so we all get home.”
Governor
The Community Pharmacy Relief Act was signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey on April 15, 2025.
Featured Opinion
The CHOOSE Act chips away at both public education and the wall between church and state.
Congress
The new legislation aims to increase access to housing support for disabled veterans in Alabama and across the country.
Legislature
Alabama’s proposed Right to Repair bill would allow consumers and technicians to fix electronics independently and affordably.