Incarcerated man dies at St. Clair Correctional Facility
Timothy Sanderson, a 57-year-old incarcerated man at the facility, was pronounced dead on Sunday.
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Gov. Ivey awards $5.6 million for law enforcement programs
The funds were made available to the state by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Department of Justice.
February 9, 2023
Former correctional lieutenant indicted on excessive force, obstruction charges
A former correctional lieutenant was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday with counts of use of excessive force and obstruction.
Pharmacy board clarifies ectopic pregnancy treatment after AG’s remarks
Amid the state’s near-total abortion ban, the board says they get questions about what “they can fill and what is appropriate."
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See recent postsThe workforce benefits of Medicaid expansion in Alabama
Inaction has left more than 220,000 Alabamians in a health coverage gap.
State auditor announces new chief of staff
State Auditor Andrew Sorrell announced Hope Scarborough's appointment as his new chief of staff.
February 8, 2023
Billion dollar prison healthcare contract halted after claims of “undue influence”
YesCare was awarded the $1.06 billion contract, despite not being the lowest bidder. Questions linger about several aspects of the bid process.
3M to stop making PFAS chemicals that contaminate North Alabama water supply
New EPA regulations, not supported by Alabama's GOP congressmen, are one of the factors that have affected the decision.
ADEM: Moody fire not “discernibly” impacting water quality
The EPA detected hazardous levels of chemicals in the air, but ADEM says there's no similar hazard to water quality.
Another incarcerated individual has died in state custody
Fulmer's death is the tenth fatality confirmed to APR in the state corrections system this month.