Mary Claire Wooten

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Gov. Ivey, ABC Board consider new alcohol rules after Montgomery shooting

Ivey and the ABC Board proposed new alcohol restrictions to prohibit off-premise alcohol consumption and new safety measures.

October 29, 2025

Study commission reports progress on Alabama’s public works bidding website

A state committee reported progress on Alabama Builds, the new public works bidding website created by HB320 to modernize project advertising.

October 28, 2025

Alabama carries out fifth execution of the year

Alabama executed Anthony Boyd by nitrogen gas despite his innocence claims, protests and a Supreme Court dissent calling the method unconstitutional.

October 24, 2025

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As opioid overdose deaths decline, lawmakers plan to expand treatment options

Alabama’s opioid settlement fund recipient agencies reported major progress this year, citing fewer overdose deaths and growing efforts.

October 23, 2025

Alabama inmate requests meeting with Gov. Ivey before execution

Anthony Boyd, set to be executed on Thursday, requested that Gov. Kay Ivey meet with him before carrying out his sentence

October 22, 2025

Jared Hudson gains ground in Alabama Senate race

New polling suggests that that margin may be closing between Jared Hudson and Attorney General Steve Marshall in the race for Alabama Senate.

October 21, 2025

11th Circuit halts Jefferson County redistricting order

The map drawn by the Jefferson County Commission will be used in the 2026 elections.

October 17, 2025

Board of Pharmacy withdraws controversial non-disciplinary fines

The Alabama Board of Pharmacy withdrew a non-disciplinary penalties rule after acknowledging transparency concerns and plans to draft a compliant replacement.

October 16, 2025

Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners

The “Business Basics” tutorial video simplifies business filings and highlights efforts to reduce regulations statewide.

October 15, 2025

Manufacture Alabama endorses Caroleene Dobson for secretary of state

The association noted her understanding of the economic issues facing Alabama's manufacturing sector.

October 14, 2025