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Alabama, Mississippi Among U.S. Leaders for Juvenile Life Without Parole Sentences, Study Shows
A youth sentencing study shows Alabama and Mississippi are among just four states that top the nation in new juvenile life without parole sentences since 2012. Read more.
New Pilot Program Will Offer Housing, Resources to People Leaving Prison
The Birmingham Reentry Alliance will provide wrap-around services to dozens of men and women adjusting to life after prison. Read more.
Alabama Pharmacists Urge Lawmakers to Pass HB238
Supporters of the legislation say it would create a more transparent reimbursement system for struggling pharmacies. The bill’s opponents worry it could drive up insurance costs.
As Alabama Tries to Legalize Sports Betting, Advocates Point to Neighboring States’ Success
Increased tax revenues in states like Louisiana are one reason many pro-sports betting Alabamians say it’s time to catch up to neighbors in the Gulf South. Read more.
Proposed Constitutional Amendment on Local Legislation
4 Factors Besides Cold Weather That Explain Expensive Winter Power Bills
Like many in the Gulf South, Will Burt’s power bill spiked in January due to extreme weather. But how much of the increase can be attributed to the cold? Read more.
How Birmingham Reflects an Entwined Struggle for Civil and Labor Rights
Movements for civil rights and workers’ rights often intersect. But many times the labor part of the picture is overlooked. That’s the case in Birmingham, which is well known for its civil rights history. Read more.
What the Lost Cause Narrative Masks About Alabama History
Many Alabama officials have for generations pushed the false narrative that residents of the state were nearly unanimous in their support for secession prior to the Civil War. Howell Raines, former executive editor of the New York Times and an Alabama native, says otherwise. Read more.
New Alabama Law Aims to Improve Police Interactions With People With Disabilities
Some advocates said the law’s requirement of an hour-long training on working with people with “invisible” disabilities and sensory needs is a good start. Read more.
New Opera Delves Into Less Familiar Part of Helen Keller’s Story
The opera “Touch,” commissioned by Opera Birmingham, depicts Keller’s later life as an activist and feminist and her conflict with her interpreter, Anne Sullivan. Read more.
