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 Alabama lawmaker introduces medical marijuana bill The bill would authorize certain residents to get a medical cannabis card, authorizing the patient to use cannabis for medical use. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 1, 2021
Legislature Orr pre-files bill to limit use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement The bill would prohibit law enforcement from using facial recognition as the sole basis to establish probable cause or arrest. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 1, 2021
Legislature Lawmaker pre-files bill to limit state’s authority to close businesses, churches in state of emergency HB103 would limit the current powers wielded by the governor and other public officials. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 29, 2021
Legislature State Rep. Chip Brown proposes “Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights” The legislation would require state agencies to notify survivors of sexual assault of afforded rights under state law. John H. GlennJanuary 26, 2021
Legislature State senator prefiles permitless concealed carry bill Similar bills have failed in the past when faced with fierce opposition from county sheriffs and gun violence prevention groups. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 25, 2021
Legislature Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama endorses April Weaver for state Senate Weaver served in the state House from 2010 until May, resigning her seat for a position with the Trump administration. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 23, 2021
Legislature Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Previewing the session There have been 147 bills, 43 in the Senate and 104 in the House, pre-filed as of this date Beth LyonsJanuary 21, 2021
Congress Sewell comments on historic inauguration of Vice President Kamala Harris Sewell said Vice President Kamala Harris's historic election was paved by the sacrifices of so many who came before her. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 21, 2021
Legislature Gun reform advocates in Alabama warn of dangerous overlap between lax laws, extremists Loose regulations make access to guns easy for people who want to commit acts of political violence, according to two leaders of volunteer groups. Micah DanneyJanuary 20, 2021
Legislature Bill would give Selma residents final say over renaming Edmund Pettus Bridge The proposed legislation would create a process for local residents to consider whether the bridge will be renamed. Micah DanneyJanuary 19, 2021