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Reentry Alabama: State aims to cut prison recidivism rate by half in 6 years

September 4, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason An initiative to help people released from prison in Alabama has set a goal of cutting the state’s recidivism rate by half by 2030. The Alabama Commission on Reentry, also called Reentry […]

Civil rights organizations threaten legal action to halt purge of voter rolls

September 3, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Jacob Holmes A host of civil rights organizations signed onto a letter sent to Secretary of State Wes Allen demanding he cease his plan to purge the voter rolls. A host of civil rights […]

Here’s how much of $50 million amphitheater construction is spent with women-, minority-owned firms

September 3, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Roy S. Johnson In June, Circuit Judge Tamara Harris Johnson dismissed a lawsuit by the Black Contractors Association of Alabama (BCAA) seeking to halt construction of the nearly $50 million amphitheater in downtown Birmingham because the Birmingham […]

Gov. Ivey awards $875,000 to assist with rape victim support

September 3, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Mary Claire Wooten Ivey granted over $875,000 to the Alabama Coalition Against Rape for training and support services to improve victim assistance. Governor Kay Ivey has awarded a statewide grant of just over $875,000 […]

Poll: Figures takes big lead in CD2 race

September 3, 2024 Bouldin 0

The new SPLC Action Fund poll shows Figures with a lead among likely voters, thanks to a big boost from Vice President Kamala Harris. With a boost from Vice President Kamala Harris, Shomari Figures is […]

Bill would block sex offenders from serving as first responders

September 3, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Jacob Holmes A new bill pre-filed for the upcoming legislative session would prevent convicted sex offenders from serving as first responders. Rep. Kerry Underwood, R-Tuscumbia, filed House Bill 27 with a focus in keeping […]

Bill seeks voting rights expansion, faces down rival legislation

September 3, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Wesley Walter The Alabama Voting Rights Act would reduce requirements for voting rights renewal and allow same day voter registration An Alabama bill, pre-filed for the 2025 legislative session, seeks to expand voting rights […]

Alabama community colleges see surge in enrollment, bucking national trend

August 27, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Williesha Morris Alabama community colleges are seeing the highest enrollment numbers in a decade. According to the Alabama Community College System, more than 170,000 Alabamians enrolled in academic courses, adult education or workforce training […]

Alabama lawmakers grill Pharmacy Board over ‘extremely, extremely, extremely troubling’ report

August 27, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason Alabama lawmakers told the State Board of Pharmacy on Thursday to move quickly to fix problems cited in a report by the Examiners of Public Accounts. The Legislature’s Sunset Committee, which reviews the […]

Sen. Katie Britt secures $2 million for south Alabama hospital

August 27, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Margaret Kates U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., announced Friday that she has secured a $2 million federal grant for Atmore Community Hospital in Atmore, Ala. “Health care is critical for the wellbeing of Alabamians across […]