Prisons
Rep. Jim Hill's bill which would give judges more discretion in sentencing faces an uphill climb in the state Senate.
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- Governor
Gov. Ivey deploys first responders to Florida, additional National Guard to N.C.
Gov. Ivey awards grant for program to combat distracted driving
Gov. Ivey signs letter asking for “full accounting” of CHNV parole program
Governor awards $172,000 to SADD for safe driving program
Gov. Ivey deploys Alabama National Guard to North Carolina
- Legislature
England: Alabama’s increased parole rate proves board oversight is necessary
Alabama Arise unveils 2025 roadmap for change in Alabama
Bill would penalize not disclosing concealed firearms to law enforcement
Legislators approves $1.16 million for wastewater solutions
Legislature salaries to rise alongside median household income in 2025
- Economy
Innovate Alabama makes landmark investment in Huntsville’s Kalm Therapeutics
Alabama Department of Labor releases data on top jobs in August
Alabama’s new economic plan identifies 8 key sectors for future economic growth
2024 Alabama Retailers of the Year named
Ivey announces ILJIN to invest $100 million in Auburn aluminum operation
- National
Dobson, Figures portray each other as out-of-touch elites in second debate
Rep. Sewell announces $2.2 million in federal funding to revitalize Selma infrastructure
Rep. Sewell announces funding to ensure clean, safe drinking water in Alabama
SCOTUS rejects IVF clinic’s appeal in watershed case
War Game: Doug Jones plays AG in coup simulation
- Education
CHOOSE Act website launches, applications open for Education Service Providers
$400,000 in scholarships available for automotive manufacturing training
Network of Alabama Academic Libraries reflects on 40th year
Department of Revenue publishes proposed rules for CHOOSE Act
HBCU CARES responds to Gov. Ivey’s proclamation declaring October 2024 as HBCU Month
- Health
Alabama faces dental crisis fueled by inadequate Medicaid coverage
Southern Research launches project offering free genetic testing
Jarrod Johnson named CEO of UAB Callahan Eye
Thomasville Regional Medical Center closure intensifies Alabama’s rural healthcare crisis
Fertility doctor speaks on IVF, HOPE with Fertility Services Act
- Opinion
Opinion | Celebrating World Mental Health Day in the state of Alabama
Opinion | Alabama needs bold leadership, not recycled policies from D.C.
Opinion | Caroleene Dobson’s true Alabama story
Opinion | How PSAOs support Alabama’s independent pharmacists
Opinion | Public Natural Gas Week: A celebration of consumer choice and community growth
sentencing reform stories
Prisons
The Alabama Department of Corrections failed to notify the victims.
Legislature
Hill said the state needs to focus on keeping dangerous individuals incarcerated while improving rehabilitation and release of others.
Legislature
It will bar those convicted of using a deadly weapon to kill someone from being released early under Alabama’s “Good Time” law.
Prisons
Alabama's years-long deadly prison crisis continued throughout 2021. APR looks back on the year's coverage.
Legislature
House Bill 1 and HB2 were recommended by Gov. Kay Ivey's Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy, which was formed in 2019.
Legislature
Speaker Mac McCutcheon said the House had a good week after passing a number of priority bills.
Legislature
The bills address community corrections, judicial discretion in sentencing and the cost of housing state inmates in county jails.
Legislature
Day seven of the 2021 Legislative Session begins on Tuesday.
Prisons
In Alabama, 26 percent of inmates are serving life with or without parole or sentences of at least 50 years.