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Many men have been serving life without parole for crimes committed in their youth that never physically harmed anybody.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey kicks off broadband tour, announcing state progress
Ivey removes APLS board member who criticized threats against agency’s budget
Ivey provides update on Dolly Parton Imagination Library expansion
Ivey announces new round of appointments
Gov. Ivey awards $2.5 million to fight homelessness in Alabama
- Legislature
State Rep. Chip Brown pre-files bill to protect personal data associated with DNA samples
Ledbetter supports major gambling bill, aims to end illegal operations in Alabama
2024 school choice bill in Alabama: Size and scope under close watch
Orr proposes bill to cut tax nursing items, feminine hygiene products
Committee continues work to determine distribution of opioid settlement funds
- Economy
- National
Sen. Tuberville pledges to resolve military promotions blockade amidst senate tensions
Sewell to continue Congress in Your Community Tour with stops in Wilcox, Lowndes
Rep. Sewell continuing “Congress in Your Community Tour” with new stops
Alabama man sentenced for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 insurrection
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan bill to assist rural hospitals
- Education
Despite criticisms, libraries have followed proper protocol in response to book challenges
APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request
K-12 schools to receive $179 million in Capital Improvement Grant funding
State library service tables vote to discontinue ALA membership
Summer program students gained critical reading and math skills in 2023
- Health
Stats show Alabama birthing centers primarily serve white women with ability to pay
Study finds more than 1 in 3 Alabamians face mental health issues
Despite high rates of teen pregnancies, STDs, Alabama opts out of CDC health survey
Rep. Sewell to announce major funding for Greene County Hospital and Nursing Home
Plaintiffs argue court should block Cannabis Commission from using scores
- Opinion
Alabama Appleseed stories
Legislature
The bill passed the Senate 32-0 and moves to the House of Representatives.
Legislature
It would allow for resentencing of some individuals over the age of 50 who have served at least 15 years.
Prisons
The demonstration and vigil on Tuesday were to remember those who have died in state custody in recent years.
Prisons
Over five decades, the number of incarcerated individuals over 50 increased by 3,640 percent.
Prisons
Michael Schumacher was released from prison after 36 years thanks to the help of Alabama Appleseed, and finally was able to marry the love...
State
The nonprofit will use the grant to expand its growing legal and re-entry work for those recently released from Alabama prisons.
Prisons
The contract with Montgomery-based Caddell Construction was signed April 15.
Prisons
It features linebacker Trey Flowers and Motis Wright, an Alabama man freed from a life sentence with Alabama Appleseed's help.
Prisons
The organizations are working together to create an arts exhibition called “Changing the Course."
