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8 criminal justice issues the Alabama legislature considered in 2023: How they fared

June 13, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Ralph Chapoco and Alabama Reflector For criminal justice reform advocates, the 2023 session of the Alabama Legislature was a mixed bag. Groups managed to push through a bill limiting courts’ ability to suspend driver’s licenses for missed […]

Howard sweeps MEAC all-sports awards

June 13, 2023 Bouldin 0

NORFOLK, Va., June 9, 2023 – Howard University captured both the Talmadge Layman Hill Men’s All-Sports Award and the Mary McLeod Bethune Women’s All-Sports Award, the Mid-Eastern Athletics Conference announced. The awards were presented during […]

12 things Alabama changed for schools, teachers, students in 2023 legislative session

June 13, 2023 Bouldin 0

Education featured prominently in the Alabama legislative session again this year, with lawmakers expanding school choice for students and making new requirements for high school graduates. They gave all school employees a raise, with special […]

North Alabama announces plans for new on-campus football stadium

June 13, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Creg Stephenson The University of North Alabama on Friday announced plans for a new on-campus football stadium after more than 70 years playing off-campus. The new Bank Independent Stadium is set to be built on the current […]

More food stamp recipients would be required to work under debt ceiling deal

June 13, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Leada Gore The debt ceiling agreement reached to avoid the closure of the U.S. government includes a provision that will impact food stamp recipients. The deal between Democrat President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy expands […]

Bessemer Amazon union organizer Jennifer Bates says she was fired: ‘I will not be silenced’

June 6, 2023 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton Jennifer Bates, an Amazon worker who for many was the face of the union organizing effort at the Bessemer fulfillment center, said today she has been terminated from her job. In an announcement […]

Equal Justice Initiative opens health clinic for people released from prison, jail

June 6, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason The Equal Justice Initiative, known for its advocacy for Alabama state inmates and for drawing attention to problems in the prison system, has added health care to its services. The EJI, a […]

Alabama lawmakers urge final passage of bill to exempt overtime pay from state income tax

June 6, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason Alabama legislators from both parties called Wednesday for final passage of a bill to exempt overtime pay from the state income tax. The bill, HB217 by House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, D-Huntsville, has already passed […]

U.S. Supreme Court ruling may impact property rights in Alabama

June 6, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Sarah Whites-Koditschek Alabama lawsuits about who owns the extra proceeds of property seized by county governments and sold for back taxes may be impacted by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of a Minnesota property […]

Space Command meeting leads to sharp words by Alabama lawmakers, Congressman Dale Strong says

June 6, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Paul Gattis A meeting about the Space Command headquarters last week led to sharp words by Alabama’s congressional delegation toward Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, authorized by the White House to determine the permanent home […]