Prisons
The proclamation calls for prison construction and renovation, and consideration of two reform bills that failed to pass during the last legislative session.
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Alabama Democratic Party reaffirms support for removal of state grocery tax
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State Sen. Jimmy Holley honored by Troy University
Human Rights Campaign reviews “record-breaking” year of anti-LGBTQ laws
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- National
FBI director defends bureau after Mar-A-Lago raid
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Alabama political leaders react to raid at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence
Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to protect long-term care hospitals
Shelby, Tuberville vote against climate, health and deficit reduction package
- Education
Students say Biden’s promise to forgive debt affected their decision to borrow
New director to form partnerships that support industry, boost UA
Shelby County teacher proselytized students, says Freedom From Religion Foundation
Alabama 3rd grade reading levels slightly improve: PARCA study
Former Limestone superintendent first to be sentenced in virtual school scam
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Parents urge court to keep block on law criminalizing care for transgender youth
Most infectious COVID strain yet is causing a spike in transmission
ADPH switches to once weekly updates of COVID dashboard
Ivey’s office blasts ADPH message on masking
Alabama Warmline expands to 24/7 access to prevent mental health crises
special session stories
Prisons
The state is being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice over Alabama's deadly prisons.
Governor
Ivey said the prison crisis is not the fault of any one administration, but is due to “decades upon decades of neglect.”
Legislature
The DOJ says new prisons alone won't solve Alabama's crisis. Republicans need Democratic support to pass a prison construction bill.
Legislature
The Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment is holding public hearings across the state to get input on redistricting.
Legislature
The purpose of the tax credit was to incentivize insurance companies to house facilities in Alabama.
News
"Huntsville is a pretty great place to live, and now it's the biggest city in Alabama!” Congressman Mo Brooks said.
News
The two counties with the most growth in the state are Baldwin and Madison Counties.
State
The release of the Census data will allow the state Legislature to begin working on redistricting and reapportionment.
Featured Opinion
"This issue has to be addressed. Therefore, it looks imminent that at least two special sessions are in store for this year."
