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Lawmakers overseeing the prisons discussed expanding accountability for how complaints are addressed.
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Alabama Political Reporter
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David Matthews launches GOP bid for Alabama’s 2nd District
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Plaintiffs seek preliminary injunction in remanded redistricting suit Caster v. Allen
SCOTUS rulings threaten representation, democratic integrity, advocate warns
Shelby County Republican Party to host candidate forum
- Governor
Gov. Ivey releases Memorial Day message honoring America’s fallen service members
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Six companies honored at Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards
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- Legislature
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
Committee OKs state Senate special primary bill, drawing public’s opposition
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Sen. Britt pushes Northern Beltline during transportation budget hearing
Sen. Britt introduces bill to mandate E-Verify nationwide
House Judiciary Committee examines DOJ case against the SPLC
Lulu’s Law passes House to expand shark attack alerts
Moore pushes to require religious worker visa seekers to disavow Sharia law
- Education
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Nonprofit raises awareness about abortion pill access with Alabama billboard truck campaign
Katie Britt endorses new HHS site offering pro-life resources for mothers
Marilyn Lands talks contraception, IVF legislation, reelection bid
Rep. Aderholt applauds new Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program
UAB professors receive patent for lens that could slow myopia progression in children, young adults
- Opinion
prisons stories
Featured Opinion
Imagine if we even dared talk about dogs the way some of our politicians talk about other humans.
Legislature
The bill would require the parole board to consider an inmate's history of employment while incarcerated.
Prisons
Three men featured in the film are now in solitary confinement as they plan a second work strike.
Legislature
The organization is defending voting rights and the First Amendment while calling for criminal legal reform and reproductive justice.
Prisons
Redemption Earned, which provides legal aid to Alabama's elderly and infirm prisoners, was awarded the $175,000 2025 J.M.K. Innovation Prize.
News
Ward will be one of seven national leaders to receive the Addiction Policy Forum's annual award.
Prisons
The statewide partnership promises comprehensive food services, technology upgrades and vocational training designed to reduce recidivism across 27 correctional facilities.
Prisons
This award-winning film was created from cell-phone footage taken by inmates and from interviews with prisoners and their families.
Prisons
The film shows squalid conditions in Alabama prisons and systemic issues with correctional officer abuse.