Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama Case Dixon touts endorsement from anti-vax group in CD6 race Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor? Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers Alabama AG joins legal fight over Trump voter roll order

pardons and paroles

Legislature / Prisons

House passes bill aimed at discretion, fairness in parole revocation procedures

SB54 would give the state parole board authority to reconsider parole revocations for minor parole violations or new charges that are dismissed.

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April 8, 2026

Board of Pardons and Paroles to hold hearings this week following appointment of new chair

The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles will hold 59 parole hearings and 30 pardon hearings this week—likely with a new chair.

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July 14, 2025

Senate passes bill to restructure Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

The legislation aims to expand the parole board from three members to five, and remove the power to appoint the board's chair from the governor.

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May 7, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee passes bill to restructure Board of Pardons and Paroles

The Judiciary Committee passed the bill with bipartisan support, with eight members voting in favor and three against.

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April 17, 2025

Alabama Senate bill would restructure controversial Pardons and Paroles Board

Although parole approval rates began increase slightly in 2024, incarcerated people who appear to be prime candidates continue to be denied.

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April 16, 2025

Pardons and Paroles providing Naloxone training to officers

Bureau officers may need to assist someone experiencing an opioid overdose during the performance of their duties.

August 9, 2022