Prisons Barclays pulls out as underwriter for CoreCivic’s Alabama prison construction deal Barclays had come under fire after pledging in 2019 to cut ties with private prison companies. Eddie BurkhalterApril 19, 2021
Public safety Pardons and Paroles director working toward more transparency in hearings Director Cam Ward said he's working on a plan to allow virtual attendance at pardons and paroles hearings. Eddie BurkhalterApril 19, 2021
Aerospace and Defense NASA’s Mars helicopter takes first flight NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity flew on the Red Planet for the first time on Monday. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021
Legislature Legislature gives final approval to Aniah’s law The constitutional amendment would allow judges to deny bail to some defendants accused of violent crimes. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021
Legislature Legislature passes bill to reform Birmingham retirement system The legislation would require city employees to raise their contributions to their retirement. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021
Congress Rogers, Brooks, Moore and Aderholt call for vote on Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act This discharge petition would force Speaker Nancy Pelosi to bring this legislation up for a vote in the House. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021
Legislature Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week nine The Legislature will return to Montgomery on Tuesday, April 20, for day 24 of the 30-day session. Beth LyonsApril 19, 2021
Environment More Red Snapper but fishing limits could still decrease The Great Red Snapper Count found there are three times more than previously thought. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims decreased last week The percentage of claims reported to be due to the pandemic dropped from 76 percent three weeks ago to 30 percent last week. Micah DanneyApril 17, 2021
Prisons CoreCivic struggles to secure financing for Alabama’s new prisons An expert said the company's problems finding enough investors could result in more costs to the state. Eddie BurkhalterApril 16, 2021