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 Wooten16 hours ago
Legislature Lawmaker introduces bill requiring rendering plant to compensate nearby property owners The legislation would require Pilgrim’s Pride to compensate the owners of nearby properties for loss of property value. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 4, 2021
Legislature Alabama House adopts new rules amid COVID pandemic The House updated them for operating under the ever-present threat of COVID-19. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 4, 2021
Legislature Governor proposes more for education, corrections in budgets The governor's proposed budgets call for a 2 percent pay raise for education workers and state employees. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 3, 2021
Legislature Alcohol delivery bill receives favorable report from Senate committee The legislation allows for alcohol delivery with strict, multiple layers of checks and balances in place, the bill's sponsor said. Bill BrittFebruary 3, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate committee approves medical marijuana, COVID-19 liability bills The committee approved bills that would provide COVID-related liability protections for businesses and authorize medical marijuana. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 3, 2021
Legislature Alabama’s 2021 Legislative Session begins The Alabama House of Representatives has already had one member test positive for the coronavirus. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 3, 2021
Legislature Reed officially replaces Marsh as state Senate pro tem Reed had already been unanimously selected by the Republican Senate supermajority at their caucus meeting this fall. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 3, 2021
Legislature 2021 Alabama Legislative Session set to begin Gov. Kay Ivey will deliver her annual State of the State Address on Tuesday to mark the beginning of the 2021 Legislative Session. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 2, 2021
Legislature Bill would allow state to do wiretapping in some drug cases Law enforcement would only be able to use the state approval wiretap if it related to federal drug crimes. John H. GlennFebruary 2, 2021
Legislature Yellowhammer Fund, West Alabama Women’s Center release priorities for legislative session Medicaid expansion, free menstrual products in school and greater expansion of voting rights are among the legislative agenda items. John H. GlennFebruary 2, 2021