Legislature House committee advances COVID liability bill The sponsor said the legislation would give businesses, churches, schools and others immunity from civil liability resulting from the COVID-19 crisis. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 11, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to bring back retired judges to deal with case backlog Retired judges could be brought in on a part-time basis to deal with the judge shortage and a growing backlog of cases. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 11, 2021
Legislature Bill to allow the collecting of antique slot machines passes the House HB135 would allow people to collect pre-1960 slot machines. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 11, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to give some prisoners an opportunity for resentencing The cases would go back to the trial judge, not the Pardons and Paroles Board. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 10, 2021
Legislature Lawmaker sponsors bill to shield Alabamians from federal firearms laws House Bill 337 would prohibit state and local agencies from enforcing some federal firearms laws. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 10, 2021
Legislature House passes bill giving ALEA wiretapping authority in drug trafficking cases HB17 passed the House by a vote of 80 to 14 with five members abstaining. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 10, 2021
State Merrill announces support for “Keep Nine” Supreme Court amendment A group of 15 secretaries of state issued their support for the “Keep Nine Amendment” recently introduced in Congress. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 10, 2021
Elections Aderholt has no “current plans to run for an open Senate seat” A number of potential candidates will likely announce their intentions to run or not run for Senate in the coming weeks. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 9, 2021
Local news Montgomery County Probate Court commemorates Black History Month The probate court will release four weekly videos showcasing historical records from the Montgomery County Archives. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 9, 2021
Congress Alabama leaders comment on Shelby not seeking another term Alabama leaders were quick to thank Sen. Richard Shelby for his service. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 9, 2021