Opinion
Alabama, for some reason, has now volunteered to be the guinea pig state responsible for developing the newest execution method.
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Manufacture Alabama endorses Twinkle Cavanaugh for re-election to PSC
Alabama Democratic Party delegate qualifying begins Oct. 16
Cox, Brinyark headed to run off for House District 16
Hendrix, Swayne head to runoff in House District 55 race
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- Governor
- Legislature
State Rep. John Rogers indicted on federal obstruction of justice charge
Alabama lawmakers sign contract with RSA to move ahead on new State House
Speaker supports decision to proceed with the construction of a new State House
Allen pre-files bill to require the National Anthem to be played in schools
Lawmaker pre-files bill requiring insurers to give 90 day notice before cancellations
- Economy
Governor announces major tax reform to benefit small businesses
Bridge + Root named Alabama’s Emerging Retailer of the Year
Alabama’s labor force participation rate remains unchanged at 57 percent
Small business optimism declines in August as inflation drives costs higher
AlabamaWorks announces 2023 Innovator Award winners
- National
Austin Vigue announces campaign for 2nd Congressional District
Sewell: Republican government shutdown would harm families in Alabama
Britt, colleagues push bipartisan bill to permanently end budget brinkmanship
Milligan plaintiffs ask SCOTUS to deny Alabama’s appeal for a stay in redistricting case
Sewell, Democrats introduce John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
- Education
Skills for Success courses approved for high school career readiness indicators
Catalyze Birmingham launches grant program to support workforce development initiatives
Troy University reaches milestone with ACHE instructional role change
Leader of DOJ Civil Rights Division delivers remarks at Miles College convocation
Nursing apprenticeships through community colleges see exponential increase
- Health
Demands for Medicaid expansion increase amid coalition growth, new data
Affidavits center on violation of Open Meetings Act by Cannabis Commission
The word “secret” triggers hold on medical cannabis: Who’s to blame?
ADPH approves birthing center regulations amid lawsuit
Multiple lawsuits: Did the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again?
- Opinion
death row stories
Prisons
Barber was the first individual to be executed since the state’s moratorium on executions was lifted.
Prisons
"We do not trust the Alabama Department of Corrections to properly investigate itself, and who would?" an organizer said.
Featured Opinion
The ADOC has reviewed itself and determined that the real cause of its three botched executions were all of these laws.
Prisons
The letter suggests state officials follow the example of the state of Tennessee, which launched an independent investigation.
Featured Opinion
There are issues that most of Alabama knows we need to address. I’ll write about them over and over again.
Courts
Executions in Alabama were previously carried out by the Alabama Department of Corrections in a single 24-hour window.
Featured Opinion
Alabama has lost the moral high ground required to stand as executioner. It should at least pause executions until it regains it.
State
Doyle Lee Hamm was suffering from lymphoma, which contributed to his death.
Featured Opinion
"No state deserves that power, especially since the poor and people of color are the primary targets."
