71 parole, 29 pardon hearings scheduled this week
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles is scheduled to hold 71 parole hearings and 29 pardon hearings.
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New APLS appointee is a step toward agenda to move LGBTQ books
Amy Dozier Minton has challenged at least 30 titles due to LGBTQ characters, and she plans to challenge more.
Board schedules 65 parole hearings, 29 pardon hearings
The board has received more scrutiny as of late due to the decreased rate of individuals receiving parole.
Is this the first step in the reconciliation of Alabama Democrats?
Former Sen. Doug Jones penned a letter praising current ADP leadership for reinstating diversity caucuses — a big step in ending internal party conflict.
CSG Justice Center appoints Cam Ward as new Advisory Board chair
Ward is currently the director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles.
AG finds state funding for libraries can be contingent on policies
Marshall wrote that the state agency cannot directly control what local libraries do, but can make state aid contingent on policies.
Ivey awards $188 million for “Middle Mile” broadband projects
The grants, totaling $188,453,905, were awarded to 12 internet service providers.
Alabama Arise announces newly formed staff union
Arise staff and board leadership unanimously supported voluntary recognition of the union.
February 6, 2024
A step in the right direction for Alabama Democrats
After years of fighting, at Saturday's meeting there were a couple of rare sights - compromise and optimism.
Gov. Ivey holds 5th stop on statewide broadband tour
Ivey discussed high-speed internet expansion in DeKalb and Jackson Counties.
February 5, 2024