Legislature Rep. Jim Hill talks prison reforms for upcoming session Hill stands behind his philosophy that supervised release and risk assessment are crucial for public safety. Jacob HolmesFebruary 8, 2023
Legislature Pre-filed bill would ban cell phone use while driving The bill has failed four times in previous sessions, with the last vote being 47-48. Jacob HolmesFebruary 7, 2023
Governor Ivey announces start of grants to offset lost pistol permit fees The grants seek to fill the revenue gap from the Legislature's decision to eliminate the requirement for concealed carry permits. Jacob HolmesFebruary 7, 2023
Environment 3M to stop making PFAS chemicals that contaminate North Alabama water supply New EPA regulations, not supported by Alabama's GOP congressmen, are one of the factors that have affected the decision. Jacob HolmesFebruary 6, 2023
Environment ADEM: Moody fire not “discernibly” impacting water quality The EPA detected hazardous levels of chemicals in the air, but ADEM says there's no similar hazard to water quality. Jacob HolmesFebruary 6, 2023
Legislature 2023 Legislative Session whip around: A look at what’s been pre-filed so far With a month before the first session of the quadrennium, only 16 pre-filed bills have been made available to the public. Jacob HolmesFebruary 3, 2023
Congress Britt to serve on three Senate committees, including Appropriations Britt is the only freshman Senator to serve on the powerful appropriations committee. Jacob HolmesFebruary 2, 2023
Congress Britt joins letter in support of Medicare Advantage program Enrollment in the program has doubled over the past decade, serving nearly 50 percent of individuals eligible for Medicare. Jacob HolmesFebruary 1, 2023
Legislature Bill filed to prevent employers from mandating microchips The bill's sponsor, Prince Chestnut, D-Selma, said this is a pre-emptive bill to dissuade companies from considering the burgeoning technology. Jacob HolmesFebruary 1, 2023
Legislature Pre-filed bills would slash incentive time accruals The bill proposes significant reductions in the amount of days offered in return for good behavior from incarcerated individuals. Jacob HolmesJanuary 31, 2023