Alabama secretary of state unveils new voter roll system after leaving national database
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen said the state would launch its own database of registered voters after withdrawing from a national one earlier this year.
Prattville, Ala., council rejects contract that could have limited local library’s autonomy
Proposal came amid attacks on LGBTQ-themed books, books with sexual themes in the library
People incarcerated in Alabama’s prisons face heat dangers as hot weather continues
The high heat in Alabama's prisons could bring Danny Dandridge to a standstil
Lawrence County’s request for road money sparks discussion about Alabama incentives
A northern Alabama county seeking money for a road project faced tough questions Monday from a state board that oversees funding.
Alabama law firm getting $15 million for Department of Corrections’ legal work
Lawmakers expressed concerns about the cost of litigation involving the Alabama Department of Corrections.
Voter registrars in Alabama learning new version of election system
Registrars around Alabama will have to get acquainted with upgrades to a new election system as a new set of registrars begin their terms at the end of September.
Alabama attorney general says requirement to disclose concealed firearms is unenforceable
When the Alabama Legislature in 2022 allowed permitless carry of concealed weapons, it included a provision requiring people with concealed weapons to disclose that fact to a law enforcement officer.
Concealed carry permits provided Alabama sheriffs’ funding before they didn’t
When the Alabama Legislature debated a measure to abolish concealed carry permits in 2022, sheriffs around the state said doing so would take away a valuable enforcement tool and deny them income.
Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission continues search for funding
The Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission plans a special meeting Thursday to discuss funding.
New fentanyl penalties are among criminal justice measures passed in Alabama
The 2023 session of the Alabama Legislature resulted in several measures to hold criminals accountable by creating new penalties or making punishments under existing laws more severe.
