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HB86 would require Alabama’s parole board to positively consider rehabilitation, low recidivism risk, work and education when reviewing parole decisions.
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- Elections
Candice Duvieilh on managing growth, improving accountability in District 5
Mobile County Republican Party to host 21 candidates on Monday
Scott Ortis announces candidacy for Alabama Senate District 15
Local educator Craig Jelks considers independent bid for U.S. Senate
Manufacture Alabama endorses Norman Crow for House District 63
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces $43.8 million in low-income heating and cooling grants
Gov. Ivey establishes Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey orders Space Force flags to be flown across the state in weeklong “show of support”
Rep. Sewell celebrates unveiling of Space Command Headquarters sign in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey signs executive order to continue strong recruiting for National Guard
- Legislature
Prefiled bill details new eviction notice, grants immunity
Alabama lawmaker proposes English-only driver’s license exams
Bill would bar governments from using “West Bank” as term for Israel region
Prefiled bill would give State Auditor’s Office more authority
Bill would establish new screen time guidelines for young learners
- Economy
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville
Trump announces $12 billion in farm aid as Alabama farmers brace for 2026 season
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
- National
Rep. Sewell accepting applications for spring 2026 internships
Sen. Britt discusses federal healthcare policy, criticisms of ICE
Sen. Britt celebrates passage of record $901 billion defense spending bill
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to expand access to cardiac rehabilitation care
Alabama joins FTC deceptive practices lawsuit against Uber
- Education
State education committee takes aim at reducing classroom paperwork
Sen. Allen establishes Charlie Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship
ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
TROY offers new pathway to nursing careers with Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing track
- Health
Gov. Ivey announces Alabama secured more than $203M for Rural Health Transformation Program
UAB study finds oral semaglutide effective for weight loss
Alabama delegation split over Affordable Care Act subsidy extension
Alabama Cannabis Coalition criticizes delays, limited licensing for medical cannabis
Opinion | Pharmacy Benefit Managers reap benefits, we pay the cost. It’s time to act
- Opinion
Opinion | Trump 2025: A year of dumb and awful
Opinion | A New Year call: Character is destiny
Opinion | We lost some good ones in 2025
Opinion | Protecting children online: Alabama should set the standard, not follow social media companies
Opinion | Will Alabama choose a governor for everyone—or only “their people”?
Rep. Chris England stories
Prisons
Rep. Chris England prefiled the bill on Tuesday. The 2026 Legislative Session begins January 13.
Courts
Alabama lawmakers paused a $200,000 contract for a sanctioned attorney, citing drawn-out prison litigation and concerns over AI-generated filings.
Prisons
At Alabama’s annual prison oversight hearing, testimonies highlighted poor conditions, parole guideline issues and the violent nature of the system.
News
The Bureau's May statistics represent a continued low grant rate amid talks of reformed guidelines.
Prisons
The Joint Prison Committee met for its quarterly meeting to discuss updates ahead of a public hearing at the end of July.
Legislature
HB146 passed in the House, restricting youthful offender status for intentional murder over sparking debate over judicial discretion.
Legislature
HB40 seeks oversight of the parole board to address low approval rates and requiring written explanations for deviations from guidelines.
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.