Legislature House approves bill to allow review of elder habitual felony offenders sentences Many men have been serving life without parole for crimes committed in their youth that never physically harmed anybody. Jacob HolmesMay 17, 2023
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey names more appointments Gov. Kay Ivey made another round of appointments Tuesday. Jacob HolmesMay 17, 2023
Legislature Bill to reduce debt-based driver’s license suspensions faces final hurdle Thousands of Alabamians have lost their driver's licenses because they failed to pay a traffic ticket. Jacob HolmesMay 16, 2023
Legislature Week in review: House passes through contested education bills The session started smoothly, but has become more contentious in recent weeks. Jacob HolmesMay 15, 2023
Legislature Abortion access advocacy groups slam bill allowing women to be charged with homicide The bill goes against Alabama's 2019 law, which expressly states that women who obtain abortions are not to be prosecuted. Jacob HolmesMay 15, 2023
Legislature Alabama House passes School Choice Act The bill was one of two controversial school choice bills up for the Legislature in this session. Jacob HolmesMay 12, 2023
Legislature Senate committee approves anti-ESG bill The bill would prevent the state from contracting with companies that "boycott" other state companies using environmental, social and governance standards. Jacob HolmesMay 11, 2023
Governor Ivey announces round of appointments The appointments include the boards of trustees of six public universities. Jacob HolmesMay 11, 2023
State Child care providers encouraged to apply for DHR grants Qualified applicants will receive $2,000 for each daytime child care slot, double the original grant amount. Jacob HolmesMay 9, 2023
Legislature Education budget includes $1M for Troy program combatting “woke capitalism” The money is directed to the Free Enterprise Scholars program, a new program at Troy. Jacob HolmesMay 9, 2023