Alabama
Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery to honor victims of slavery
The park features sculptures and wall with 122,000 surnames of the 4.7 million people formerly enslaved recorded in the 1870 Census.
GOP attorneys general charge into battle over state election rules
If the 2024 election is contested, Republican AGs look well-placed to push conservative legal arguments that could directly influence court decisions and infiltrate the broader public debate, experts say.
More places install drop-off boxes for surrendered babies. Critics say they’re a gimmick.
States began passing so-called safe haven laws more than two decades ago. But critics argue that however well-intended, baby boxes don't address the real problems facing parents and newborns.
New voter roll system unveiled after ERIC withdrawal
Alabama debuted a new system to manage the state’s registered voter rolls, completing a goal to replace the Electronic Registration Information Center system. Observers said the state seemed to simply be creating a newer version of the system it left behind.
The Fee Trap: Why Alabama’s local governments can’t shake fines and charges
The state’s tax caps mean governments have to turn to charges to keep running. It may not be sustainable.
A Campaign to Counter Christian Nationalism in State Politics
At a time when many Republicans appear increasingly willing to blur the lines between church and state, the Freedom From Religion Foundation wants to convince politicians that secular voters constitute a large and growing bloc.
Alabama Senator Calls on ‘Sore Loser’ Coloradans to Give Up Space Command HQ
Colorado politicians, however, are not giving up.
The States and Counties Taking Russian Vodka Off Liquor Store Shelves
Removing Russian-made products from government-run stores “is just the right thing to do,” one official said.
US Cities Where Rents are (Surprisingly) Going Down
Rents in a number of major metropolitans from coast to coast fell during the past year, although rents are trending upward overall, according to a new report.
The Best and Worst States for Health Care
Massachusetts ranks as the best state for health care while Alabama ranks as the worst, according to a report.
Mental Health Teams Increasingly Dispatched to Answer 911 Calls
Clinicians are showing up in situations once handled by police. There are signs the efforts are leading to fewer arrests and helping to connect people in crisis with needed services.
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