Alabama’s ties to “Project 2025”
Multiple organizations active in Alabama have signed on as “coalition partners” for Project 2025.
State
Judge rules against inmates suing state over racism in parole process
Ongoing lawsuit reveals racial disparity in paroles after 2019 reforms and that an ABPP chair resigned over “openly racist practices.”
Incarcerated prison reform advocate Shaun Traywick denied parole
The Board of Pardons and Paroles unanimously denied parole to prison reform activist Shaun Traywick, also known as Swift Justice.
Alabama DHR hopes to expand adult foster care to address needs
Alabama is working towards adding an adult foster care home in every county as reports of adult abuse rise in the state.
APLS board member misrepresented code changes to local library director
Minton said the library would need to remove books promoting transgenderism in order to comply with new state aid requirements.
Innovate Alabama to invest nearly $98M in small business growth
Innovate Alabama is set to receive nearly $98 million to continue its support of Alabama small businesses.
June 20, 2024
Plaintiffs in Alabama forced labor suit react to court order on injunctive relief
Judge Maze acknowledged that plaintiffs had articulated valid constitutional theories for relief.
June 20, 2024
BBE Toll Plaza demolition construction update
Demolition teams are now working on final removal of the toll plaza structure.
June 20, 2024
Nature’s Wonder-Book: Alabama State Parks educate and inspire
The goal is for all 21 state parks in Alabama to be environmental education providers.
June 19, 2024
Federal judge renews threat to sanction top LGBTQ rights lawyers
Judge Liles Burke ordered attorneys in a lawsuit against Alabama's gender-affirming care ban to produce a privileged document.