Gov. Ivey announces new round of “Rebuild Alabama” projects
There were 24 projects selected for funding for a total of just over $40 million in state transportation funding.
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
Alabama saw real gains in fourth grade math scores, and moved up the rankings in reading as well by maintaining reading levels while other states saw declines.
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
The DOJ found that the state must make community-based services accessible so that physically disabled children can avoid being segregated in nursing facilities.
Ivey makes appointments for district judgeship and district attorney positions
Ivey filled vacancies in the 17th, 28th and 35th judicial circuits.
State Rep. Marilyn Lands bringing bill to address infant, maternal mortality
The bill would provide presumptive Medicaid eligibility to pregnant women.
Alabama prisoners dying at a rate four times the national average
Fewer people died inside the prisons than in 2023, when prisoners were five times as likely to die as the national average.
APLS meeting postponed due to winter weather
Board member Amy Minton shared a story speculating that the board could be prepared to fire director Nancy Pack.
Friends of the Library present $63,000 donation to Dothan library
This year's donation represents the largest annual gift to DHCLS in the history of the group.
ACLU unveils “Vision 2030” plan to address inequity in Alabama
The affiliate plans to increase its focus on voting rights, gender justice, and criminal legal reform.
College teachers, students file federal suit against anti-DEI law
The passage of the hill has led numerous DEI offices and programs to close since October.