Alabama
Monday, September 25, 2023
AL sees fewer kids incarcerated; their advocates say more could be done
The number of children locked behind bars in Alabama has declined, but their advocates said more needs to be done to create alternatives to …
Alabama group helps communities bounce back from severe storms
In rural Alabama, where hurricanes and tornadoes are a constant threat, communities often struggle with damage and limited resources for extended …
Experts: Medicaid expansion vital for Alabama's health, economy
In recent years, Alabama has faced a critical need for Medicaid expansion due to ongoing struggles with the state's health care system. …
Report Explores Ways to End Mass Incarceration in AL
After 50 years of mass incarceration, the U.S. prison population has grown nearly 500% and now advocates are calling for its end in Alabama and …
Grassroots Advocates Hopeful in Fight for Fair AL Congressional Maps
Grassroots voting rights groups in Alabama said they are delighted by a federal court decision to discard the state's proposed congressional maps for …
Lawsuit Challenges AL Threats to Criminalize Out-of-State Abortion Aid
A lawsuit has been filed against the Alabama Attorney General over what plaintiffs call "threats to criminalize" those who aid individuals who go out-…
Deadline Here for Alabama DHR Childcare Grants
Today is the last day for licensed child care providers in Alabama to apply for Child Care Workforce Stabilization grants from the state. Child care …
Study: Wildfires Amplify Health Risks, Costs for AL
People from Alabama and north along the East Coast are still coping with poor air quality this summer because of wildfires many miles away in Canada…
Advocates Aim To Advance Education, Workforce Development in Alabama
As campuses around Alabama prepare to welcome students back, education advocates are exploring ways to increase the number of highly skilled workers …
Expert Shares Steps to Prep for Resuming Federal Student Loan Payments
With summer coming to an end, kids are headed back to school, but for college graduates, it also means resuming payments on their federal student …
New AL Job Portal Helps Reduce Recidivism and Worker Shortage
Alabama releases about 13,000 people from jail or prison every year, and they're expected to reintegrate into communities by sustaining employment…
Report Calls for Ending Disposable Vape Sales in AL
Disposable vapes are posing a growing environmental threat in Alabama and across the country, according to a new report. The U.S. Public Interest …