Alabama incarceration rates rose in 2023 amid overcrowding
Alabama’s incarceration rate rose in 2023 with a 6.3 percent increase in women prisoners.
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Reflecting on Katie Britt’s role in the 118th Congress
Britt's influence in the Senate will likely only grow in the 119th Congress, as she joins the influential Senate Judiciary Committee.
2024 in Review: APR’s Top 5 Stories
Alabama is never short on political news stories, and 2024 was no exception.
2024 in Review: APR’s Top 10 Most Viewed Stories
These are the Top 10 stories that drew the most interest from readers in 2024.
Republicans praise DOGE, bring up past efficiency measures
It is yet to be seen how DOGE plans to trim $2 trillion from the federal budget.
Over 1,000 H1-B visa recipients work in Alabama as Trump allies debate the program
Trump has been critical of the program in the past and restricted foreign worker visas during his first term.
Gov. Ivey calls special election for Alabama Senate District 5
Ivey announces a special election for Senate District 5 after Greg Reed’s appointment to the Department of Workforce.
Rep. Strong secures wins for North Alabama in 2024
Strong released an update on his work for North Alabamians in Congress this year.
January 1, 2025
American homelessness is on the rise, what about in Alabama?
With national homelessness on an unprecedented rise, what is the state of homelessness in Alabama?
2024 in Review: Chance Phillips’ Top 5 Stories
Union organizing efforts met mixed results, companies fought lawsuits over hiring children, and Republicans attacked access to gender-affirming care.