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For several minutes, members of the House Judiciary Committee debated the best ways to restore some basic rights to incarcerated people.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey invites students to apply for 2025 Summer Internship Program
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
- Legislature
Prefiled bills seek to “add some teeth” to immigration enforcement
New bill would add conflict resolution class requirement to marriage licenses
State lawmakers discuss regulating cryptocurrency in commission meeting
Sen. April Weaver joins Club for Growth Foundation’s 2025 fellowship class
Ledbetter shuts down D.C. rumors: “I’ve got the job I want”
- Economy
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy
- National
Trump ends program to lower prescription prices, make disease therapy available
Sen. Britt’s landmark immigration enforcement bill passes Senate
Alabama Republicans celebrate Trump inauguration
Sen. Britt praises Marco Rubio’s confirmation as Secretary of State
Sen. Britt steers Laken Riley Act past final procedural hurdle
- Education
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
Alabama commissioners discuss crisis services amidst mental health crisis
Medical Association commend FDA’s ban on Red Dye No. 3
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
- Opinion
Opinion | A new reality is coming
Opinion | Alabama needs real solutions, not failed “tough on crime” policies
Opinion | Katie Britt is the secret sauce to accomplishing the impossible in Congress
Opinion | It’s time to learn new MLK quotes
Opinion | Honor the legacy of Dr. King by fighting for economic justice
inmates stories
Prisons
Statistical reports are critical in confirming the total number of deaths and other incidents that occur within ADOC facilities.
Prisons
A formal autopsy and investigation are ongoing.
News
The deaths mark the 33rd and 34th deaths among inmates within Alabama’s correctional facilities.
National
There have been 409 total positive COVID-19 cases among inmates and 392 total among employees as of Sept. 26.
Elections
Conditions are so bad that inmates have been forced to urinate and defacate on themselves because restrooms are not accessible, the complaint alleges.
Health
Of the state’s approximately 21,000 inmates, 585 had been tested as of Thursday.
National
At least six inmates and four employees at a federal prison in West Alabama have tested positive for COVID-19. According to the Federal Bureau...
Health
The ACLU of Alabama on Tuesday expressed concern that, while Mobile County Jail staff will be tested for COVID-19 following an outbreak of the...
Health
The Alabama Department of Corrections on Friday announced a 30-day moratorium on taking in inmates from the county jails amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ADOC...