Legislature House will vote on the General Fund budget on Tuesday The House is set to vote on the largest General Fund budget in state history Tuesday. Brandon MoseleyMarch 8, 2021
National Biden addresses Unity Breakfast in Selma Biden spoke to the Unity Breakfast in Selma via videotape and issued an executive order to improve voting access. Brandon MoseleyMarch 8, 2021
Congress Shelby, Tuberville vote against COVID-19 relief bill Shelby and Tuberville voted against the Democratic-sponsored $1.9 trillion COVID aid bill. Brandon MoseleyMarch 8, 2021
State Chief justice says the state needs 21 more judges Chief Justice Tom Parker says that Alabama needs more judges to deal with a backlog in the court system. Brandon MoseleyMarch 8, 2021
Legislature Senate passes bill to create statewide database on law enforcement officers All law enforcement agencies would be required to share information about all of their officers. Brandon MoseleyMarch 5, 2021
Legislature Senate passes limited election audit bill The bill authorizes the secretary of state's office to audit the 2022 election results of three Alabama counties. Brandon MoseleyMarch 5, 2021
Legislature Ainsworth praises House for passage of military bills package The package of bills was originally designed to retain and improve the federal military presence and investment across the state. Brandon MoseleyMarch 5, 2021
Legislature Committee OKs bill making state health officer a cabinet position Senate Bill 240 would change the state health officer into a cabinet-level position appointed by the governor. Brandon MoseleyMarch 4, 2021
Legislature Senate passes Marsh’s broadband bill Senate Bill 215 would set up an authority that would have the power to issue contracts to companies to carry broadband. Brandon MoseleyMarch 4, 2021
Elections Kirk Hatcher wins Senate District 26 special election Gov. Kay Ivey will soon call for a special election to fill Hatcher’s House seat. Brandon MoseleyMarch 3, 2021