Prisons Governor officially calls special session to address prison crisis The proclamation calls for prison construction and renovation, and consideration of two reform bills that failed to pass during the last legislative session. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 23, 2021
Prisons Special session on prison construction to begin Monday The state is being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice over Alabama's deadly prisons. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 22, 2021
Governor Governor says the need for addressing prison conditions is urgent Ivey said the prison crisis is not the fault of any one administration, but is due to “decades upon decades of neglect.” Brandon MoseleySeptember 22, 2021
Legislature Alabama House minority leader: No support for new prisons without other reforms The DOJ says new prisons alone won't solve Alabama's crisis. Republicans need Democratic support to pass a prison construction bill. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 20, 2021
Legislature Committee on Reapportionment holds public hearing in Montgomery The Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment is holding public hearings across the state to get input on redistricting. Brandon MoseleySeptember 9, 2021
Legislature Elimination of insurance tax break could produce $40 million a year in additional revenue The purpose of the tax credit was to incentivize insurance companies to house facilities in Alabama. Brandon MoseleyAugust 17, 2021
News 2020 Census results show Huntsville is the largest city in Alabama "Huntsville is a pretty great place to live, and now it's the biggest city in Alabama!” Congressman Mo Brooks said. Brandon MoseleyAugust 14, 2021
News Ten Alabama Counties with the largest population gains The two counties with the most growth in the state are Baldwin and Madison Counties. Brandon MoseleyAugust 14, 2021
State 2020 Census data is released The release of the Census data will allow the state Legislature to begin working on redistricting and reapportionment. Brandon MoseleyAugust 13, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Prison issue remains unresolved "This issue has to be addressed. Therefore, it looks imminent that at least two special sessions are in store for this year." Steve FlowersJune 16, 2021