Legislature Formerly incarcerated men plead for passage of “second chance” bill It would allow for resentencing of some individuals over the age of 50 who have served at least 15 years. Jacob HolmesApril 20, 2023
Legislature House Judiciary Committee discusses bills creating new judgeships The committee gave favorable report to a bill that would create three new judgeships while discussing the greater issue of judicial shortages across the... Jacob HolmesApril 6, 2023
Legislature Bill filed to eliminate Jefferson Davis holiday Rep. Chris England also plans to file a bill to eliminate Robert E. Lee Day, which is still celebrated in conjunction with MLK Day. Jacob HolmesMarch 31, 2023
Legislature Fentanyl trafficking bill moves forward out of House committee The bill would create mandatory minimum sentences for possession of fentanyl that indicate trafficking. Jacob HolmesMarch 23, 2023
News Bills to slash “good time” accrual advance in House and Senate committees Opponents raised concerns about overcrowding and losing one of the few incentives for good behavior within the prisons. Jacob HolmesMarch 23, 2023
Legislature Bill would create penalty for failure to disclose concealed carry to officers The Alabama Legislature created the duty to disclose as part of its legislation last year, but did not include a penalty. Jacob HolmesFebruary 21, 2023
Prisons Attorney: Most parole hearings have become a waste of time Birmingham attorney Matthew A. Bailey said clients he was once confident would be granted parole are now a "coin toss." Jacob HolmesOctober 26, 2022
Party politics Randy Kelley elected chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party The party's executive committee also selected a replacement for Sebrina Martin. John H. GlennAugust 15, 2022
Featured Opinion The Alabama Democratic Party has a choice: in-fighting or unity Polling shows voters like Democratic ideas, but to take advantage, Alabama Dems will have to stop fighting each other. Josh MoonAugust 15, 2022
Party politics Isner, Coley join forces in ADP campaign The unified ticket is an effort to unify the party going forward, according to a press release sent by Isner and Coley. Josh MoonAugust 9, 2022