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The Lovelady Center helps break the cycle of incarceration and poverty for women in the Birmingham region.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Sen. Merika Coleman initiates district-wide tour addressing maternity ward closure
ALGOP to host presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy at pre-debate reception
BCA makes second round of judicial endorsements, does not endorse for chief justice
Key information ahead of the next Republican presidential debate in Alabama
Crowded race for new congressional district settles at 21
- Governor
- Legislature
New committee roles announced for Sens. Weaver, Givhan and Kelley
Alabama counties unite to set bold legislative goals for 2024
State Sen. Elliott prefiles bill to increase political power over Archives
State Rep. Chip Brown pre-files bill to protect personal data associated with DNA samples
Ledbetter supports major gambling bill, aims to end illegal operations in Alabama
- Economy
Alabama Arise report urges wage and working condition reforms for autoworkers
Ivey declares Nov. 25 as “Small Business Saturday”
Alabama Arise unveils strategies to tackle workforce participation crisis in Alabama
Alabama’s real estate market remains down in October
New PARCA report predicts slowing economy in Alabama
- National
Rep. Sewell leads the push for Rosa Parks Federal Holiday
Sen. Tuberville pledges to resolve military promotions blockade amidst senate tensions
Sewell to continue Congress in Your Community Tour with stops in Wilcox, Lowndes
Rep. Sewell continuing “Congress in Your Community Tour” with new stops
Alabama man sentenced for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 insurrection
- Education
William Filmore elevated to vice chancellor at Troy University
Despite criticisms, libraries have followed proper protocol in response to book challenges
APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request
K-12 schools to receive $179 million in Capital Improvement Grant funding
State library service tables vote to discontinue ALA membership
- Health
Stats show Alabama birthing centers primarily serve white women with ability to pay
Study finds more than 1 in 3 Alabamians face mental health issues
Despite high rates of teen pregnancies, STDs, Alabama opts out of CDC health survey
Rep. Sewell to announce major funding for Greene County Hospital and Nursing Home
Plaintiffs argue court should block Cannabis Commission from using scores
- Opinion
Opinion | Cannabis Commission can make a true impact with Hornet Medicinals
Opinion | There is no easy or quick fix for Alabama’s gambling situation
Opinion | The way forward for the Medical Cannabis Commission: Follow the law
Judge JC Love Honored as Community Hero at Annual Turkey Day Classic
Opinion | Career politicians, good or bad?
poverty stories
Opinion
The words themselves were bad enough, yet what they represent is equally troubling.
State
Alabama did improve in 11 of 16 indicators, but still lags behind other states in most categories.
Featured Opinion
Alabama ranks at the bottom in most quality-of-life polls. The reason for that is you.
Economy
Alabama’s average poverty rate is 17.6 percent. The Black Belt’s average is 24 percent.
Featured Opinion
Holding a giant jackpot over the head of desperate people is an unethical way to generate revenue.
News
“I’m not running against anyone,” Woods said. “I’m running to take Birmingham to a level where it’s never been."
Health
The pandemic has exacerbated inequalities that face poor, Black Alabamians, with the Black Belt hit hardest.
News
Those who can't afford to pay for their own defense are more likely to be convicted, the report found.
Education
The state’s poor ranking is also a drop from Alabama’s ranking last year of 44th in the nation.
