Legislature Lawmaker files bill to make it harder to prosecute “stand your ground” cases The bill create a "presumption of reasonableness" and shift the burden of proof to the prosecution. Jacob Holmes4 days ago
Legislature Alabama Legislature begins special session on prison construction, reforms House committees are to meet Tuesday to debate bills on prison construction and two bills on criminal justice reform. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 27, 2021
Legislature Chip Brown pre-files bill to provide tax cuts to Gulf Coast commercial fishermen Bait, equipment and materials used by the commercial fishing industry would be exempt from both sales and use taxes under Brown’s legislation. Brandon MoseleySeptember 21, 2021
Legislature Alabama House minority leader: No support for new prisons without other reforms The DOJ says new prisons alone won't solve Alabama's crisis. Republicans need Democratic support to pass a prison construction bill. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 20, 2021
Legislature Ivey tells lawmakers she’ll set special session for prison construction The special session is set for Sept. 27. StaffSeptember 17, 2021
Legislature Chris Elliott named 2021 Legislator of the Year by the Alabama Forestry Association Elliott represents state Senate District 32, which covers much of Baldwin County. Brandon MoseleySeptember 16, 2021
Legislature League of Women Voters oppose dividing counties in redistricting The Legislature is expected to take up redistricting in a special session this fall. Brandon MoseleySeptember 15, 2021
Legislature No more COVID restrictions at Alabama Statehouse Should Gov. Ivey call lawmakers back to Montgomery for a special session this month, they'll meet without COVID restrictions. Josh MoonSeptember 14, 2021
Legislature Committee on Reapportionment holds public hearing in Montgomery The Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment is holding public hearings across the state to get input on redistricting. Brandon MoseleySeptember 9, 2021
Legislature Montgomery Rep. Thad McClammy, a ‘champion for his community,’ has passed away The long-serving state representative was a Montgomery fixture and a civil rights advocate. Josh MoonAugust 21, 2021
Legislature Elimination of insurance tax break could produce $40 million a year in additional revenue The purpose of the tax credit was to incentivize insurance companies to house facilities in Alabama. Brandon MoseleyAugust 17, 2021