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Alex Jobin

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

Legislature

House committee passes bill to require additional criteria for parole considerations

The bipartisan measure requires the Parole Board to analyze an inmate’s employment, education and risk assessment when determining release, aiming for better outcomes.

Alex Jobin

February 5, 2026

Senate committee passes bill to OK digital driver’s licenses, nondriver IDs

An Alabama Senate committee quickly approved legislation requiring the state to offer digital driver’s licenses and IDs for a $15 fee.

Alex Jobin

February 4, 2026

Legal Services Alabama announces 2026 Justice, Fairness, and Hope Awards recipients

A retired federal judge, the state bar president, and a long-serving state senator were honored for their advocacy supporting low-income Alabamians.

Alex Jobin

February 4, 2026

Drilling proposal threatens Alabama’s Conecuh National Forest wildlife

Conservation groups formally objected to the Trump administration plan, arguing that opening the 83,000-acre oasis would endanger 19 federally protected species.

Alex Jobin

February 3, 2026

Meet the 22-year-old University of Alabama student running for state house

Running for House District 16, Christian Martin would be one of the youngest state lawmakers in Alabama history if elected.

Alex Jobin

February 2, 2026

House passes bill to further criminalize marijuana use despite pushback

Rep. Patrick Sellers' House Bill 72 faced sharp criticism from fellow Democratic lawmakers.

Alex Jobin

January 30, 2026

Senate committee passes bill requiring App Store age verification

Right-wing advocacy groups and Facebook's parent company Meta were among the bill's supporters at Wednesday's hearing.

Alex Jobin

January 29, 2026

German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation

State and local officials celebrated the investment as a win for Alabama's manufacturing sector.

Alex Jobin

January 28, 2026

Gov. Ivey touts controversial CHOOSE Act in celebration of National School Choice Week

The governor used her proclamation as an opportunity to push for further state funding of private education.

Alex Jobin

January 27, 2026

Center for Biological Diversity seeks protections for rare Alabama fish

The Stippled Studfish is a rare freshwater fish which, after decades of development, pollution and worsening drought, can now only be found in a few isolated streams in Alabama. However, thanks to a recent petition by the Center for Biological Diversity, the stippled studfish may gain new federal protections under the Endangered Species Act, ESA. … Continued

Alex Jobin

January 26, 2026