Alabama honors MLK Jr.: Struggle for equality continues amid new challenges
In this quest, each of us is called upon to contribute to the bending of the moral universe toward justice.
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See recent posts“Porn ID Law” challenges parental responsibility versus state control
No one should want children exposed to pornography, but isn't that a job for parents or guardians, not the state?
Survey: Inflation, labor remain top challenges for small businesses
Twenty-three percent of owners listed inflation as the single greatest problem.
October 11, 2023
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See recent postsTurning Alabama’s challenges into opportunities
The brain drain is not a new phenomenon, but today’s mobile society seems to have accelerated the keep on moving mentality.
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See recent postsAlabama has kicked the “prison problem” can for far too long
"We’re reaching down and picking up this can once and for all because it’s the right thing to do."
EMS workers putting nursing home residents at risk, according to facilities
EMS personnel are only required to be screened for symptoms at the beginning of each shift, far below the federal procedures for nursing homes.
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See recent postsSaving taxpayer dollars and creating a path to redemption
As multiple recent state and national news stories have illustrated, overcrowded state prisons is one of the key challenges facing Alabama. While the State Legislature has made significant strides over the past few years in the area of criminal justice reform, Alabama’s prisons are still at about 166 percent of capacity. This creates a dangerous … Continued
New report details life for LGBT people of color in the rural South
A new report by the Movement Advancement Project that examined LGBT people in rural America found that the South is home to the majority of people of color that live in rural towns and the majority of black same-sex couples. The report, called “Where We Call Home: LGBT People of Color in Rural America,” studied … Continued
Alabama Department of Corrections releases strategic plan
The Alabama Department of Corrections is pleased to share its 2019-2022 Strategic Plan, which will serve as an actionable road map to reverse long-established, negative trends and to transform corrections in Alabama. The plan outlines concentrated efforts over the next three years in four strategic focus areas: staffing, infrastructure, programming and culture. “We recognize the … Continued
May 23, 2019
Ag commissioner challenges Virginia’s commissioner on 2019 NCAA Final Four game
The Alabama commissioner of agriculture and industries is bringing the Final Four competition back to the state through a friendly video challenge. Commissioner Rick Pate challenged the Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Jewel Bronaugh, betting that Auburn University would win over the University of Virginia. His friendly wager is a case of farm-raised catfish … Continued