Legislature Alabama House Democratic Caucus responds to Gov. Ivey’s State of the State Rep. Ontario Tillman outlined the "Forward for Freedom" agenda as it compares with Ivey's legislative goals. Mary Claire Wooten20 hours ago
Legislature Senate passes limited election audit bill The bill authorizes the secretary of state's office to audit the 2022 election results of three Alabama counties. Brandon MoseleyMarch 5, 2021
Legislature Ainsworth praises House for passage of military bills package The package of bills was originally designed to retain and improve the federal military presence and investment across the state. Brandon MoseleyMarch 5, 2021
Legislature Committee OKs bill making state health officer a cabinet position Senate Bill 240 would change the state health officer into a cabinet-level position appointed by the governor. Brandon MoseleyMarch 4, 2021
Legislature Senate passes Marsh’s broadband bill Senate Bill 215 would set up an authority that would have the power to issue contracts to companies to carry broadband. Brandon MoseleyMarch 4, 2021
Legislature Senators Reed, Singleton welcome Kirk Hatcher to the Senate Hatcher was sworn in to represent District 26 in the Alabama State Senate. StaffMarch 4, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate votes to ban gender-affirming care for trans minors The bill would ban puberty blocking and hormone treatments in minors, despite doctors warning such a ban could risk children's lives. Josh MoonMarch 3, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to create oversight of costly contracts The bill would create a committee tasked with reviewing executive branch contracts of $10 million or more. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 3, 2021
Legislature Senate votes to give DAs more freedom on the appointment of investigators The appointment of investigators by a DA would not be subject to a county personnel system. Brandon MoseleyMarch 3, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to limit public officials’ ability to close businesses in pandemic The legislation would curb public officials' ability to close certain classes of businesses in a pandemic. Brandon MoseleyMarch 3, 2021
Legislature Alabama House to consider bill to create check on costly contracts The bill comes after much concern from lawmakers over Gov. Kay Ivey's estimated $3.7 billion prison plan. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 2, 2021