Prisons ACLU criticizes request for longer execution window The ACLU is criticizing Ivey for proposing that the state be granted more time to carry out certain executions. Jacob Holmes / December 14, 2022
Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition creates license plates to raise electric vehicle awareness The organization must get 250 pre-commitments by September 2023 for the tags to actually be made. Jacob Holmes / December 14, 2022
Ivey bans TikTok use on state devices, networks Ivey said the decision was a "no-brainer," citing security threats from China and Alabamians' right to privacy. Jacob Holmes / December 13, 2022
Ivey asks Alabama Supreme Court for more time to carry out executions Ivey suggested "death warrants" be extended past the 24-hour window when the process is delayed by a stay of execution. Jacob Holmes / December 13, 2022
ACHE recommends $207 million budget increase The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved a $2.36 billion budget recommendation Friday. Jacob Holmes / December 12, 2022
Alabama Association of School Boards installs new leadership Mary Hooks, who served two full terms representing District 4, was installed as president of the association. Jacob Holmes / December 12, 2022
Rep. Jim Hill asks ACCA members to support sentencing reform Hill said the state needs to focus on keeping dangerous individuals incarcerated while improving rehabilitation and release of others. Jacob Holmes / December 9, 2022
Legislative panel talks 2023 priorities with county commissions Lawmakers emphasized allocating remaining ARPA funds, addressing gaming, and changing the way registrars are handled. Jacob Holmes / December 8, 2022
Mobile eye doctor Shirey brings healthcare perspective to Legislature Shirey has spent 30 years in healthcare and is the past president of the Alabama Optometric Association. Jacob Holmes / December 7, 2022
Republican candidate for Conecuh County sheriff files election contest Democrat Randy Brock was declared the winner after five additional votes were found in his favor during a recount. Jacob Holmes / December 7, 2022