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Alex Jobin is a reporter. You can reach him at [email protected].

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Prison reform advocate’s wife speaks out after hunger strike surpasses three weeks

Dr. Elizabeth Traywick described the "silent torture" of watching her husband starve while state officials provided vague or nonexistent communication about his condition.

Alex Jobin

December 12, 2025

Alabama Arise launches Worker Power Campaign to advocate for labor rights statewide

Arise detailed goals to restore Alabama's union density and combat the vast wealth inequality between workers and corporate leadership.

Alex Jobin

December 11, 2025

Sens. Britt and Tuberville sign onto “Back the Blue Act”

The proposed legislation would significantly increase criminal penalties for assaults against law enforcement and expand where officers can legally carry firearms.

Alex Jobin

December 10, 2025

Black Belt lags behind Alabama’s broadband expansion success

The Ivey administration invested $2.5 billion in expansion funds since 2018, but persistent coverage gaps remain, especially in rural areas.

Alex Jobin

December 9, 2025

Sen. Britt calls for the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia

During a Senate hearing, the Alabama Republican decried Russia's mass kidnapping of over 19,000 children, stressing a moral obligation to act.

Alex Jobin

December 8, 2025

Alabama Securities Commission changes rule, allows advisers to publish client testimonials

The policy shift leveled the playing field for more than 100 state-registered advisers who previously could not compete with larger firms.

Alex Jobin

December 5, 2025

CAIR denounces Tuberville’s call for immigration ban on Middle East, North Africa

Sen. Tommy Tuberville claimed the D.C. shooting necessitated banning immigration from the Middle East and North Africa, prompting CAIR to call the remarks “unhinged.”

Alex Jobin

December 4, 2025

Sen. Tuberville spreads conspiracy theories in new op-ed

The Alabama Republican argued for abolishing the Senate filibuster to validate stolen election claims and block Muslim immigration.

Alex Jobin

December 3, 2025

Ivey celebrates early literacy milestone in collaboration with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

The milestone comes as a result of Ivey's partnership with the Imagination Library, which she first announced during her 2023 inaugural address.

Alex Jobin

December 2, 2025

Dramatic clouds behind barbed wire fence on a prison wall

Family demands updates from ADOC as prison reform advocate reaches day 11 of hunger strike

Kenneth Shaun Traywick began refusing food after an alleged retaliatory assault by guards, sparking urgent calls for transparency regarding his condition.

Alex Jobin

December 1, 2025