Sunday, June 14, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

state Sen. Clyde Chambliss Jr.

Legislature

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.

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.

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.

April 16, 2025

James Hardie adding 200 workers through expansion project at Prattville facility

The growth project will double the size of the Alabama facility, permitting a large-scale expansion of its manufacturing capacity.

June 9, 2022