Legislature Formerly incarcerated men plead for passage of “second chance” bill It would allow for resentencing of some individuals over the age of 50 who have served at least 15 years. Jacob HolmesApril 20, 2023
Legislature House passes “first grade readiness” bill Under the law, students would either need to complete kindergarten or pass an assessment before first grade. Jacob HolmesApril 19, 2023
Legislature Alabama House passes bill banning transgender women from college women’s sports The bill passed with the support of several Democrats in addition to Republicans. Jacob HolmesApril 19, 2023
Legislature House votes to remove “failing school” label The bottom six percent of schools would instead be called just what they are, "the lowest six percent." Jacob HolmesApril 19, 2023
Legislature Rep. Hill files bill to allow judges to deviate from sentencing guidelines after trial Individuals guilty of certain nonviolent offenses can currently calculate their own sentences using the guidelines, whether they plead guilty or go to trial. Jacob HolmesApril 18, 2023
State Political leaders react to mass shooting at Dadeville birthday party Officials expressed grief and outrage at the incident, and offered thoughts and prayers to the community. Jacob HolmesApril 17, 2023
Legislature House has very little contention in third legislative week Most bills passed in the Alabama House last week sailed through without a single vote of opposition. Jacob HolmesApril 17, 2023
Legislature Ivey signs “good time” bill into law Under the new law, perfectly behaved incarcerated individuals will begin to earn 30 days off for each 30 days served. Jacob HolmesApril 15, 2023
Corruption Will Dismukes found guilty of first-degree theft of property Because the jury found the state proved certain aggravating circumstances, Dismukes could face a prison sentence of up to 20 years. Jacob HolmesApril 14, 2023
Legislature Bill to ban “trigger activators” advances in House committee Only one lawmaker expressed any concern about the bill and the lack of language creating stiffer sentences. Jacob HolmesApril 14, 2023