Reentry Alabama: PREP shows promising results
Board of Pardons and Paroles member Darryl Littleton spoke to the Alabama Commission on Reentry about the positive impacts of PREP.
Sen. Cam Ward
Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama endorses April Weaver for state Senate
Weaver served in the state House from 2010 until May, resigning her seat for a position with the Trump administration.
Governor sets dates for Senate District 14 special election
The special general election is set for Tuesday, July 13, 2021.
December 7, 2020
April Weaver announces run for state Senate
In May, Weaver was appointed by President Donald Trump to serve as the Region IV regional director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
December 6, 2020
Governor appoints State Sen. Cam Ward as Bureau of Pardons and Paroles director
Ward is to replace current director Charlie Graddick, who announced on Nov. 2 that he planned to resign on Nov. 30.
Legislation would limit death penalty appeals
Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth on Tuesday discussed legislation that would reduce the length of some death penalty appeals. “Over the last 13 month, seven Alabama law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty by violent criminals, which is a new record and obviously not one the state of Alabama is proud … Continued
Bills could improve access to diversion programs, report notes high fees and roadblocks
Bills recently introduced in the Alabama House and Senate aim to improve access to specialized courts and diversion programs, meant to get people the help they need and keep them from behind bars. Even with more access to those programs and courts, however, many can’t afford the exorbitant fees to remain free, according to a … Continued
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Every year, there is hope that the Alabama Legislature will come to Montgomery with the goal of making our state a better, more prosperous place to work and live, and every year, they fail to deliver mostly. With just days left in the 2019 session, it is difficult to see any real long-term, positive accomplishments … Continued
A special session on prisons is likely on the way
Brace yourselves, another special session is coming. At a press conference Thursday morning, Alabama legislators provided updates on the ongoing prison debacle and encouraged Gov. Kay Ivey to call a special session this fall to allow them to fully address the many issues. Ivey issued a press release later in the day saying she would … Continued
Sen. Cam Ward appointed to Joint Transportation Committee
Sen. Cam Ward, R-Alabaster, has been appointed to serve on the Alabama Legislature’s Joint Transportation Committee, the group of lawmakers that oversees the Alabama Department of Transportation. Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth announced the appointment Monday. Ward will represent the state’s 6th Congressional District, which includes Jefferson and Shelby counties and spans from Oneonta down to … Continued