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 Holmes2 days ago
Legislature Analysis | Casino deal could bring 12,000 new jobs to state, officials say Officials with the Poarch Creek and traditional casinos say they project hiring more than 12,000, possibly as many as 15,000 Alabamians. Josh MoonMarch 17, 2021
Legislature House committee passes bill banning treatments for trans minors Republican Rep. Joe Lovvorn expressed concern that the bill, if it becomes law, could result in more teen suicides. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 17, 2021
Legislature Alabama House approves bill expanding early release, supervision of inmates Rep. Jim Hill's bill makes retroactive a 2015 law that mandates early release and supervision for some. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 17, 2021
Legislature Senate committee passes $7.7 billion education budget The $7.7 billion FY 2022 ETF is actually the largest education budget in state history. Brandon MoseleyMarch 17, 2021
Legislature Anti-rioting bill advances out of committee Democrats opposed the legislation, saying it could affect peaceful protesters, too. Brandon MoseleyMarch 17, 2021
Legislature Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week five The Legislature returned to Montgomery on Tuesday, March 16, for day 15 of the session. Beth LyonsMarch 16, 2021
Legislature Poor People’s Campaign demands voting rights protections at Statehouse Moral Mondays movement leaders joined others in state capitals around the country to push for 14 legislative priorities. Micah DanneyMarch 16, 2021
Legislature Alabama becomes second state to ban sale of tianeptine pills The House unanimously passed House Bill 2, a bill that would outlaw the possession of tianeptine in Alabama. John H. GlennMarch 16, 2021
Legislature Alabama House passes bill to allow yoga in Alabama schools The practice of yoga has been expressly prohibited in Alabama schools since 1993. Brandon MoseleyMarch 16, 2021
Legislature Bill to exempt cryptocurrencies from ad valorem taxes stalls in the Alabama House A bill to exempt cryptocurrencies from state ad valorem taxes stalled in the Alabama House of Representatives. Brandon MoseleyMarch 16, 2021