Legislature Speaker wishes Legislature had been able to pass a lottery-gaming bill McCutcheon said that the governor might call a special session on gambling "if there is an opportunity.” Brandon MoseleyMay 18, 2021
Legislature Legislature passes bill to reform civil asset forfeiture The legislation reforms the procedures through which the state can seize assets because the owner is accused of criminal wrongdoing. Brandon MoseleyMay 18, 2021
Legislature Governor could send medical marijuana bill back to the Legislature today The Legislature would have to address the medical marijuana bill if the governor amends or vetoes it before the close of session. Brandon MoseleyMay 17, 2021
Legislature Today is the last day of Alabama’s 2021 Legislative Session The House has an 18-bill special order calendar for the last day of the 2021 Legislative Session. Brandon MoseleyMay 17, 2021
Legislature House to address civil asset forfeiture reform on last day of session The House Rules Committee has made civil asset forfeiture reform a high priority for the last day of the session. Brandon MoseleyMay 17, 2021
Legislature State Rep. Shane Stringer fired over gun rights stance Stringer was fired as a deputy sheriff by Sheriff Sam Cochran for sponsoring permitless carry legislation. Brandon MoseleyMay 17, 2021
Governor Governor signs more bills into law Gov. Kay Ivey signed the education supplemental appropriation, the wine shipment bill and the Daylight Savings Time bill. Brandon MoseleyMay 14, 2021
Congress Sewell, Shelby, Tuberville introduce Alabama Black Belt Heritage Area bill The Black Belt was named for its soil, but this region has also been fertile ground for Black history and the Civil Rights Movement. Brandon MoseleyMay 14, 2021
State Alabama congressmen honor law enforcement during National Police Week Members of Alabama's congressional delegation saluted the dedication and sacrifice of America’s law enforcement officers. Brandon MoseleyMay 14, 2021
Congress Cheney remains defiant, Rogers suggests she may run for president “That’s what it looks like when somebody is running for president,” Congressman Mike Rogers said. Brandon MoseleyMay 14, 2021