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 Holmes3 days ago
Legislature House advances education budget The budget has passed both chambers and will go to the governor's desk if the Senate concurs with changes. Brandon MoseleyApril 28, 2021
Legislature Legislature passes ban on tianeptine in Alabama Tianeptine is a substance that mimics the effects of opioids when taken in high enough doses. Brandon MoseleyApril 28, 2021
Legislature Committee approves permitless carry, ban on enforcing federal guns laws The Alabama Sheriffs Association opposes both bills, arguing they put law enforcement and the public at greater risk from gun violence. Eddie BurkhalterApril 27, 2021
Legislature Advocates demand answers for why special education is not in incentive bill According to a study, teacher shortages in Alabama schools are critical in math, science and special education. John H. GlennApril 27, 2021
Legislature Amendment potentially harmful to hemp industry removed by Senate The hemp industry thanked the Legislature for killing two amendments that would have made Delta-8 and Delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinols controlled substances. Brandon MoseleyApril 27, 2021
Legislature Vaccine registry bill dies in Senate Health committee The legislation would have required healthcare providers to report vaccination records to a state-managed registry. Brandon MoseleyApril 26, 2021
Legislature Houses passes bill to expand broadband access in the state The legislation would set up a plan for broadband expansion in the state of Alabama. Brandon MoseleyApril 26, 2021
Legislature House to consider education budget Tuesday The 2022 education budget is $7.65 billion and the largest in state history. Brandon MoseleyApril 26, 2021
Legislature Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week 10 The Legislature will return to Montgomery on Tuesday, April 27 for day 26 of the session. Beth LyonsApril 26, 2021
Legislature House committee passes the education budget The $7.65 billion budget is the largest education budget in state history. Brandon MoseleyApril 23, 2021