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Reentry Alabama continues to discuss ways to support former inmates by improving reintegration processes.
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- Elections
Federal court blocks SB 1, protects voting access for disabled voters
Secretary of state announces release of Nov. 5 sample ballots
Stand Up Mobile hosts National Black Voter Day canvass and phone bank
Secretary of state encourages Alabamians to serve as poll workers
Voting rights groups sue state over voter purge
- Governor
Chris Beeker III appointed to Alabama PSC, replacing father after resignation
Ivey sets Tuesday meeting to fire Veterans Affairs commish
Gov. Kay Ivey marks “National Preparedness Month,” calls on Alabamians to take action
Gov. Ivey awards $875,000 to assist with rape victim support
Gov. Ivey holds bill signing ceremony for Union Economic Incentive Bill
- Legislature
Legislature salaries to rise alongside median household income in 2025
“Family values” lawmaker Tracy Estes arrested on domestic violence charges
Longtime lawmaker Priscilla Dunn passes away at 80
Rep. England again files bill to create parole board oversight
New pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax to create education revenue
- Economy
Alabama Realtors release August 2024 report
CWA reaches tentative agreement with AT&T, strike ends
New study sheds light on the commercial construction industry’s economic impact on Alabama
NFIB Jobs Report: Main Street job growth stalls in August
AT&T workers on strike over alleged unfair labor practices
- National
Sen. Britt introduces new bill to add warning labels to social media
Rep. Sewell honors victims of Birmingham’s Five Points South shooting
Sens. Britt, Tuberville propose bill penalizing U.S. asset seizure
Rep. Sewell’s statement on shooting in Birmingham’s Five Points South
Rep. Sewell condemns illegal seizure of Vulcan Materials plant
- Education
Troy Chancellor Hawkins reflects on diversity, legacy at university
Prattville Library argues book selection is “government speech” in new filing
League of Women Voters hosts panel on Alabama library attacks for “Banned Books Week”
Troy University Board of Trustees urges Chancellor Jack Hawkins to reconsider retirement
ALGOP Chair Wahl voted new chair of Alabama Public Library Service board
- Health
Fertility doctor speaks on IVF, HOPE with Fertility Services Act
Prior authorization delays “disheartening” as patients suffer, says Alabama doctor
CDC awards $2.975 million to Alabama maternal health committee
Here’s how Alabamians can fight insurance red tape that delays medical care
Atmore Community Hospital receives $2 million grant
- Opinion
Elections
Ruling prohibits Alabama from restricting assistance for disabled, blind, and low-literacy voters in 2024 election.
Municipal elections
Michelle Watkins becomes Huntsville's first Black city councilwoman.
Featured Opinion
Disparaging public comments and a demand for a retraction are the latest in a sad state of affairs for MPS.
Courts
Avail Professional Services accused Garrigan and her start-up, the Alabama Cannabis Industry Association, of engaging in fraud, misrepresentation, and breach of contract.
Featured Opinion
The right to vote belongs to all its citizens — not just those who look, think, or vote a certain way.
Opinion
Heersink will go down in Alabama history as not only one of our great healers, but he is also one of the most profound...
Education
The Autauga-Prattville Public Library board of trustees is asking a federal judge to deny a motion for a preliminary injunction.
Education
Panelists discussed a year of "attacks" on state libraries.
Featured Opinion
From ebola to caravans to dangerous library books to Haitians, aren't you tired of being fooled by the scare tactics that never pan out?
Featured Opinion
Without the Hispanic community, Alabama would be a lesser place — economically weaker, culturally poorer, and socially diminished.
Opinion
Jimmy Rane is not only an Alabama legend, he is an Alabama treasure.
Opinion
A recent Supreme Court ruling imposed significant financial challenges for kidney patients.
Congress
The parole program began in January 2023 and provides up to 30,000 parole seekers a month advance travel authorization.
Local news
The budget includes $54 million for general government operations and $51 million for public safety.
Elections
Qualified individuals can apply to be a poll worker by filling out a form.
Courts
The lawsuit will be "fully briefed" by Friday for Judge Myron Thompson to consider the issuance of a preliminary injunction that could temporarily strike...
Legislature
The bill would create the Criminal Justice Policy Development Council to oversee needs and parole guidelines.
Local news
At a packed meeting, the MPS board voted to accept the resignation of Melvin Brown, a very popular figure in the city.
Economy
If ratified, the contracts will be made official and go into effect.
Infrastructure
Gov. Ivey announced $42 million in funding for broadband expansion to 15,000 households across 23 counties in Alabama.
News
The agencies were jointly presented the Leadership in Conservation and Sustainability Award by the Rubberized Asphalt Foundation.
