Prisons
State officials said construction was 85 percent complete as missed deadlines triggered millions in damages on the costly $1 billion project.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama GOP moves to protect legislative seats in Madison, Limestone
Sewell demands USPS reopen Hale County post office closed before election
Opinion | So help me God
Opinion | We’ve witnessed the solution to Alabama’s awful government
Mancuso proposes converting Lawrence County Hospital for assisted living
- Governor
Ivey opens Alabama Academy of Honor induction ceremony
Governor: CHOOSE Act helps student stay at school
Alabama awards $1 million grant for Lockheed Martin’s Troy expansion
Governor closes state offices early in nine counties ahead of Hurricane Isaias
Governor declares State of Emergency for 40 counties in storm preparation
- Legislature
- Economy
Small business optimism dips as labor shortages persist
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
BBB warns Alabamians to look out for post-hurricane repair scams
Poll: Young Alabama voters feel squeezed, but remain motivated to vote
Jeff. Co. treasurer, fiscal leaders warn Trump policies to worsen housing crisis
- National
Sewell demands USPS reopen Hale County post office closed before election
Sewell announces $27M grant to modernize rural rail infrastructure in the Black Belt
Sen. Britt directly secures $2.2M for Samson
Sewell receives an “A” on Defend The Vote scorecard
HHS declares public health emergency in Alabama after Hurricane Isaias
- Education
Governor: CHOOSE Act helps student stay at school
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
Troy University Everett Symposium focuses on ethical AI use
GE Aerospace Foundation invests $1 million in workforce training
Britt plans Alabama service academy information sessions
- Health
HHS declares public health emergency in Alabama after Hurricane Isaias
Seniors say Medicare Advantage cuts could influence their votes
Alabama health care concerns rise as rural hospitals struggle
Alabama Board of Nursing ransomware attack may have exposed personal information
State ban on vaping in indoor public spaces to take effect this week
- Opinion
Alabama Department of Corrections stories
Prisons
The 12-month program will provide counseling, education and drug testing aimed at reducing recidivism and supporting recovery across eight facilities.
The Voice of Alabama Politics
The panel examines Tuberville’s residency case, Alabama’s prison crisis, competing affordability messages and lessons of September 11.
Featured Opinion
Seven years after Alabama promised reform, DOJ evidence describes leaders who failed to measure danger, enforce policy or protect life.
Featured Opinion
For years now, Chris England has fought the waste, fraud and abuse in Alabama's Department of Corrections. Why is he fighting alone?
Prisons
Speakers described medical neglect, violence and secrecy in Alabama prisons as auditors reported resistance from the corrections department.
Prisons
A decade after investigators detailed widespread sexual abuse, Alabama officials said reforms improved safety at the women’s prison.
The Voice of Alabama Politics
Prison contracts, Tuberville’s residency fight, Doug Jones’ working-class pitch and Shomari Figures’ uphill congressional battle dominate Alabama politics this week.
Featured Opinion
Fixing Alabama's prisons should be a goal that unites all Alabamians, because what we have now is an absolute embarrassment.
News
Alabama is expanding its prison ID program to five more facilities after issuing 111 identification credentials at Elmore Correctional Facility.