Brian Lyman

An Alabama attorney general candidate, under the radar

Jul 31, 2026

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An Alabama attorney general candidate, under the radar

Plus: New execution date set for inmate who stopped nitrogen gas execution; outbreaks strain U.S. health system amid misinformation, funding cuts

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Formerly incarcerated describe violence in Alabama prisons

Jul 30, 2026

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Formerly incarcerated describe violence in Alabama prisons

Plus: Democratic vice chair encourages crossover voting in August primary; Obamacare enrollment declines after subsidies get cut

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'Reasonable concern' about prison construction missing key deadline, says ADOC

Jul 29, 2026

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'Reasonable concern' about prison construction missing key deadline, says ADOC

Plus: Palmer, Dixon face off in GOP primary; fixing rural healthcare

Brian Lyman

Doug Jones calls for data center moratorium, Medicaid expansion, lottery vote

Jul 28, 2026

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Doug Jones calls for data center moratorium, Medicaid expansion, lottery vote

Plus: Death row inmate loses case against lethal injection; Trump wants Senate to cancel recess for voter ID bill

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Lack of access to health care affects Alabama infant mortality rates

Jul 27, 2026

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Lack of access to health care affects Alabama infant mortality rates

Plus: Four Democrats vie for AL-06 nomination; Alabama Republicans' unforced errors

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Weekly round-up: SNAP battle; birth center fight; Tutwiler decree

Jul 26, 2026

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Weekly round-up: SNAP battle; birth center fight; Tutwiler decree

Our top stories from the past week.

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New federal SNAP policy could cost Alabama over $174 million

Jul 24, 2026

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New federal SNAP policy could cost Alabama over $174 million

Plus: Judge dismisses long-running Tutwiler consent decree; Alabamian tests positive for measles

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More than 80,000 Alabamians lose food assistance, says report

Jul 23, 2026

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More than 80,000 Alabamians lose food assistance, says report

Plus: ADPH holds hearing on marijuana rescheduling; Lawmakers urged to consider AI restrictions

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Jul 22, 2026

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Alabama birth centers can continue operating, court says

Jul 21, 2026

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Alabama birth centers can continue operating, court says

Plus: Alabama makes case for lethal injection execution; Charter school commission approves merger policy

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Jul 19, 2026

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Alabama reports first cases of intestinal disease outbreak

Jul 17, 2026

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Alabama reports first cases of intestinal disease outbreak

Plus: Coal ash plan could endanger Alabama environment

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Alabama state employees could see health benefit changes

Jul 16, 2026

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Alabama state employees could see health benefit changes

Plus: Trump lifts ICE vehicle order; what taxpayers pay for in the CHOOSE Act

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Tuberville residency suit headed to Alabama Supreme Court

Jul 15, 2026

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Tuberville residency suit headed to Alabama Supreme Court

Plus: Alabama students show science gains, reading and math mixed; Death row inmate seeks to stop lethal injection execution

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Study: Increased court fines appear to be connected to increased incarceration rates

Jul 14, 2026

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Study: Increased court fines appear to be connected to increased incarceration rates

Plus: Democratic governors say grant changes could hurt reproductive health; Judge sanctions Trump's attorneys

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Republicans square off in 1st Congressional District

Jul 13, 2026

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Republicans square off in 1st Congressional District

Plus: Voting rights advocates concerned about latest Trump move; Alabama college leadership needs to draw lines

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Weekly round-up: Tuberville suit dismissed; campaign spending; healthcare provider questions

Jul 12, 2026

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Weekly round-up: Tuberville suit dismissed; campaign spending; healthcare provider questions

Our top stories from last week.

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Tuberville residency challenge dismissed; appeal likely

Jul 10, 2026

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Tuberville residency challenge dismissed; appeal likely

Plus: State representative accuses former prison healthcare provider of fraud; Crime Victims commission considers domestic violence test coverage

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Jul 9, 2026

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Prison education gets budget boost

Plus: Red and blue states move to protect contraception; ACA premiums likely to soar next year

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Fired UA professor cites conflict of interest with attorney

Jul 8, 2026

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Fired UA professor cites conflict of interest with attorney

Plus: ACHE approves new scholarship for fall; federal and state power after Trump

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University of Alabama appears to settle lawsuit over Charlie Kirk firing

Jul 7, 2026

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University of Alabama appears to settle lawsuit over Charlie Kirk firing

Plus: State seeks to move forward on Northern Beltline; UA, Auburn oppose federal NIL bill

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Alabama primary spending tops $40 million

Jul 6, 2026

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Alabama primary spending tops $40 million

Plus: Democrats turn to states' rights against Trump; the unpopular tax Alabama leaders tolerate

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Weekly round-up: Tuberville hearing; Prison mental health; state grocery tax returns

Jul 5, 2026

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Weekly round-up: Tuberville hearing; Prison mental health; state grocery tax returns

Our top stories from last week.

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Congressional Black Caucus: Proud past, uncertain future

Jul 3, 2026

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Congressional Black Caucus: Proud past, uncertain future

Wishing you a happy holiday weekend.

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What this federal court ruling means for Alabama prisons

Jul 2, 2026

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What this federal court ruling means for Alabama prisons

Plus: Republicans seek nod in newly-drawn congressional district; high temperatures expected for Independence Day

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