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An ACLU analysis found opposition at hearings sharply reduced release chances, while Alabama still barred applicants from speaking for themselves.
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- Governor
Ivey awards $8.1 million for Alabama research projects
Governor Ivey honors final trooper class of her administration
Governor requests FEMA funding for storm-impacted counties
Ivey awards $27 million to Auburn, Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences
Opinion | Ivey served justice. She can help finish the work
- Legislature
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- National
VA awards $18 million for North Alabama US Veterans Cemetery
Alabama delegation urges Trump to approve Isaias disaster declaration
Figures backs Alabama disaster declaration after Hurricane Isaias
Sen. Britt touts $650,000 secured for St. Clair County law enforcement
Akron’s Post Office to remain open, Sewell says
- Education
Opinion | Fifty years later, one can return to a college presidency
Alabama approves Ten Commandments poster for public schools starting in January
Ivey awards $27 million to Auburn, Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences
Alabama’s specialty schools have opened admission
Governor: CHOOSE Act helps student stay at school
- Health
Montgomery launches campaign benefiting survivors of domestic violence
UAB Hospital CEO Brenda Carlisle to retire this year
UAB to dedicate $192 million Shelby Biosciences Research Building
HHS declares public health emergency in Alabama after Hurricane Isaias
Seniors say Medicare Advantage cuts could influence their votes
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama didn’t become an economic powerhouse by saying no
Opinion | Guess who’s (not) coming to dinner?
Opinion | Fifty years later, one can return to a college presidency
Opinion | In a week, we have a chance to solve a lot of our problems
Opinion | The littlest trooper: Less fighting, more foot washing
Parole Board stories
Prisons
Governor Kay Ivey named veteran ATF agent Jennifer Conway to complete a term on Alabama’s parole board through June 2027.
News
The Alabama State Senate unanimously confirmed Hal Nash to the Board of Pardons and Paroles, six months after Gov. Ivey appointed him chairman.
Prisons
Nash is replacing controversial parole board chair Leigh Gwathney, who oversaw a sharp decline in parole approvals.
Legislature
Under current law, inmates are not permitted to attend their parole hearings.
Legislature
After months of public pressure, the ABPP has finally started to grant more paroles. That random increase proves the need for oversight, Rep. Chris...
Legislature
The bill would create the Criminal Justice Policy Development Council to oversee needs and parole guidelines.
Prisons
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles will review 109 applicants this week after a year of record-low approvals.
Legislature
Rep. Chris England's bill would create a temporary council to oversee the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Governor
Ivey tapped longtime probation and parole officer Gabrelle Simmons to fill the position.