Legislature House carries over charter school funding bill The bill to allow some local school tax dollars to follow children to a public charter school was carried over. Brandon MoseleyApril 5, 2021
State Will Bright Foundation receives $356K to help people recover from opioid addiction The Will Bright Foundation will receive more than $500,000 to help its efforts in and around Fayette County. Brandon MoseleyApril 5, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to allow home delivery of alcohol The bill would allow Alabama residents to legally have beer, wine and liquor delivered to their front door. Brandon MoseleyApril 2, 2021
Legislature Lifetime concealed carry permit bill passes Alabama Senate The Senate bill would standardize Alabama concealed carry permit fees and allow a lifetime permit for just $300. Brandon MoseleyApril 2, 2021
Congress Congressman Brooks introduces bill to make E-Verify mandatory The bill would permanently reauthorize the E-Verify program and make its use mandatory for employers. Brandon MoseleyApril 2, 2021
Legislature Senate committee approves mandatory kindergarten bill The Senate Education Policy Committee approved the legislation requiring all first graders attend kindergarten or demonstrate proficiency. Brandon MoseleyApril 1, 2021
Legislature Medical marijuana legislation held over another week Medical marijuana legislation was held up in committee while representatives spend more time writing amendments. Brandon MoseleyApril 1, 2021
Legislature Senate committee advances Seizure Safe Schools Act Proponents say that the Seizure Safe Schools will raise awareness and implement a uniform standard of care. Brandon MoseleyApril 1, 2021
Elections April Weaver wins Senate District 14 Republican primary April Weaver won 82 percent of the vote in the Senate District 14 special Republican primary. Brandon MoseleyMarch 31, 2021
Elections Paschal, Hulsey advance to Republican primary runoff in HD73 Leigh Hulsey and Kenneth Paschal have advanced to the special primary runoff on April 27 in House District 73. Brandon MoseleyMarch 31, 2021