Alex Jobin

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SPLC attorney discusses settlement to reduce institutionalization of disabled children in Alabama

Before the settlement, thousands of disabled youth were unnecessarily isolated and segregated in highly rigid placements, often facing unsafe conditions.

January 20, 2026

Kenneth Traywick speaks out after 35-day hunger strike at Bullock prison

The prison reform advocate called his 35-day strike a “failure” after ADOC met none of his demands before medical issues forced him to stop.

January 19, 2026

Alabama Cannabis Coalition announces push for hemp ban repeal

The controversial legislation, signed by Gov. Kay Ivey last year, set major restrictions on the state's hemp industry, sparking claims of monopoly protection.

January 16, 2026

Dakarai Larriett talks Senate campaign, Democratic primary, ongoing lawsuit and more

Larriett detailed his campaign's growth, fundraising success and coordination with Democratic groups, while discussing his lawsuit against Michigan State Police.

January 15, 2026

Alabama father, son indicted for $40,000 PPP fraud, tax evasion

The indictments followed a joint state investigation alleging the father, a county employee, and his son fraudulently obtained Paycheck Protection Program funds.

January 14, 2026

Alabama bill would let retired teachers drive school buses

House Bill 138, filed by state Rep. Kenneth Paschal, would allow public school teachers and state employees to drive buses without losing their retirement.

January 13, 2026

Meet the educator running against Alabama’s longest-serving lawmaker

Educator Spencer Stone launched a Democratic campaign for the Alabama Senate, criticizing the incumbent for prioritizing party loyalty over constituent needs.

January 12, 2026

“I’m running out of necessity”: Congressional challenger Case Dixon qualifies for GOP primary

Dixon criticized incumbent Gary Palmer, saying the 12-year incumbent repeatedly failed to stand for accountability and fueled inflation with massive spending votes.

January 9, 2026

New bill would allow Alabamians to purchase digital driver’s licenses, nondriver IDs

The measure mandated that the state's law enforcement agency apply reasonable standards of security to protect user privacy and card integrity.

January 8, 2026

Andrew Sorrell gives up secretary of state bid to run for reelection as auditor

Andrew Sorrell said he could best serve Alabamians as auditor, shaking up the primary race and causing worry for frontrunner Derek Chen.

January 7, 2026