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 Alabama Legislature returns for week three Day seven of the 2021 Legislative Session begins on Tuesday. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 22, 2021
Legislature How a change in tactics led to a grand new gambling deal The Poarch Creek Indians and the dog track owners finally did the one thing they've been avoiding: Talking to each other. Josh MoonFebruary 19, 2021
Legislature Lawmaker sponsors bill to increase penalties for rioters The bill also creates the new crime of assault against a first responder in the first and second degrees. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 18, 2021
Legislature Bill to eliminate straight-party voting introduced in the House Straight-party voting has steadily increased to more than half of all ballots cast since 2012. John H. GlennFebruary 17, 2021
Legislature Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week two Some 646 bills have been introduced to date: 413 in the House and 233 in the Senate. Beth LyonsFebruary 15, 2021
Governor Governor signs three priority bills into law During the governor’s State of the State Address, she laid out these pieces of legislation as priority bills. StaffFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate committee votes to criminalize treatment for transgender minors A Gadsden police officer testified about getting care for his transgender daughter, which would be outlawed by the proposed legislation. Micah DanneyFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate mulls Sen. Del Marsh’s lottery, gaming bills Marsh's bills are expected to be brought back to the full Senate after the Legislature's weeklong break. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate GOP leadership praise passage of priority legislation The legislation includes economic incentives and legal protections from lawsuits related to the pandemic. John H. GlennFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature House passes bill allowing smart cell technology The telecommunications bill will allow smart cell phone towers to be mounted on existing utility poles. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 12, 2021