Prisons
The death toll continues to rise for incarcerated individuals in Alabama prisons.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
- Legislature
Lawmaker pre-files bill requiring insurers to give 90 day notice before cancellations
Lawmakers, ALDOT meet but contract blockade carries on
Bill to criminalize absentee ballot assistance back on the docket
HD10 special election set, candidates start to emerge
Alabama’s Legislative Black Caucus responds to court’s rejection of congressional map
- Economy
Bridge + Root named Alabama’s Emerging Retailer of the Year
Alabama’s labor force participation rate remains unchanged at 57 percent
Small business optimism declines in August as inflation drives costs higher
AlabamaWorks announces 2023 Innovator Award winners
Statewide survey of employed, unemployed youth in Alabama
- National
Britt, colleagues push bipartisan bill to permanently end budget brinkmanship
Milligan plaintiffs ask SCOTUS to deny Alabama’s appeal for a stay in redistricting case
Sewell, Democrats introduce John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Tuberville’s military hold causing GOP division, more criticism from military personnel
Dark money: The backstory of Alabama’s redistricting defiance
- Education
Troy University reaches milestone with ACHE instructional role change
Leader of DOJ Civil Rights Division delivers remarks at Miles College convocation
Nursing apprenticeships through community colleges see exponential increase
Governor provides update on the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
New computing center expands innovation opportunities at UA
- Health
Demands for Medicaid expansion increase amid coalition growth, new data
Affidavits center on violation of Open Meetings Act by Cannabis Commission
The word “secret” triggers hold on medical cannabis: Who’s to blame?
ADPH approves birthing center regulations amid lawsuit
Multiple lawsuits: Did the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again?
- Opinion
Opinion | “School choice” is a scam designed to hurt the most vulnerable students
Opinion | If it was in your backyard…
Opinion | It’s time for Biden to replace Garland with Doug Jones
Opinion | Live Oak: Reckoning with Alabama’s Confederate ghosts
Opinion | Of course the Space Command decision was political
suicide stories
Prisons
The incidents included several deaths, an attempted suicide, and an escape by an incarcerated individual.
Courts
"Don't allow him to use his death that he helped induce to again avoid responsibility for his actions," Dismukes' sister wrote.
Prisons
34-year-old Steven Seay’s death marks at least 56 people who have died inside ADOC prisons this year.
Legislature
Several speakers testified about the dangers of outing, suicidality in the LGBTQ+ community, and the legislation in general.
Congress
Britt noted the staggering, rising rates of depression and suicide among America’s teenagers.
Courts
The delay comes after the death of Dismukes' father, Bill Dismukes, who died by suicide following Will's conviction.
Health
Alabama has struggled for years with access to care.
Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a proclamation declaring Nov. 23, 2022, as Operation Iron Ruck Day.
Congress
Endorsed by the NCAA, this resolution encourages colleges and universities to highlight mental health resources.
