Alabama House Democrats unveil agenda for 2023 Legislative Session
The agenda includes lofty aims such as repealing the state's abortion law and permitless carry law.
Working group formed to examine response to Moody fire
The fire revealed shortcomings in the ability and authority of state and local governments to respond to similar situations.
AltaPointe ordered to pay $7M in Mobile sexual assault case
The jury found that AltaPointe failed to provide a minimum standard of care that allowed a minor patient to sexually assault another patient.
Innovate Alabama board holds first meeting of the year
The board announced the creation of the Innovate Alabama network to connect entrepreneurs and businesses with resources.
Mental health system faces crises of workforce shortage, uncompensated care
Alabama has struggled for years with access to care.
Study: Nearly 2 in 3 Americans believe abortion should be legal
In Alabama, 55 percent of people surveyed supported abortion being legal in most or all cases, while only 12 percent support abortion being illegal in all cases.
Governor asks AG to resume executions after ADOC completes execution protocol
ADOC is adding more medical personnel and equipment after the review, but the department is seeking more time to execute.
Wage gap task force recommends Legislature institute salary history ban
In a broad report, the task force recommended the salary history ban, investing in childcare and developing a workforce pipeline for women.
Ainsworth, Ledbetter lend support to bill designed to slash correctional incentive time
The bill has been tied to the shooting death of Bibb County Deputy Brad Johnson.
Department of Corrections struggling to comply with court order to increase staffing
Commissioner John Hamm told lawmakers he's open to suggestions and that he didn't know how to meet the court order.