Alabama
Friday, March 15, 2024
Alabama grassroots groups fight restrictive legislation
In the thick of Alabama's legislative battles and with election season peaking, a surge of controversial bills is sparking concern among civic groups…
Groups call for Medicaid expansion to prevent hospital closures
This week, an Alabama group is drawing attention to the need for Medicaid expansion. Currently, approximately 300,000 people are stuck in a health …
A focus on LGBTQ solidarity amid Alabama legislative challenges
In the face of anti-LGBTQ legislation and the tragic loss of a nonbinary teen in Oklahoma, an Alabama group is working to provide what it calls a …
AL lawmakers look at restoring voting rights for people with past convictions
Super Tuesday was just another day for tens of thousands of people who cannot vote because of past felony convictions. In Alabama, state lawmakers …
Democracy Trailblazers ignite enthusiasm among teen voters
Most teenagers eagerly anticipate turning 16 to start driving and 21 for other milestones, but the significance of obtaining the right to vote at 18 …
Alabama passes bills to protect IVF, but concerns remain
The Alabama House and Senate both passed bills this week that would help people resume in vitro fertilization and provide legal protections for provid…
Crucial deadline approaches for AL student loan borrowers
Student loan borrowers in Alabama and across the country have a chance to slash their college debt or see it disappear entirely. The U.S. Department …
AL lawmakers urged to rethink lengthy prison sentences
More than 7,000 people age 50 or older are serving time in Alabama prisons, and prison reform advocates have said the system is ill prepared for …
Working to help Alabama residents understand, restore voting rights
As people in Alabama mobilize for the 2024 General Election, one group wants to make it easier for those with felony records to understand their …
Alabama schools among 'most underfunded' in the nation
A new report showed Alabama is among 39 states that "critically underfunds" its K-12 public schools. The report on the state school finance systems …
Alabama's Black community colleges join forces to increase education access
Black community colleges across Alabama are teaming up to expand their reach in the state. Chandra Scott is executive director of nonprofit …
Alabama communities reflect on building resilience after tornado devastation
It's been just over one year since tornadoes ravaged communities in areas such as Dallas, Coosa and Tallapoosa counties in Alabama. While the new …