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 Holmes3 hours ago
Legislature Flags at half-staff in Alabama to honor late Sen. Jimmy Holley Gov. Kay Ivey directed all flags be flown at half-staff within the State Capitol complex and throughout Senate District 31. StaffNovember 8, 2024
Legislature Bills to ban bump stocks, Glock switches pre-filed for 2025 The bill would make possession of a bump stock in a Class 1 municipality a Class C Felony. Wesley WalterNovember 6, 2024
Legislature Jimmy Holley, long-serving Alabama lawmaker, dies at 80 Holley, who mentored numerous current lawmakers, served for more than four decades in the Alabama Legislature. Josh MoonNovember 5, 2024
Legislature Proposed constitutional amendment would require public schools to play the national anthem Alabama law currently requires public schools to conduct the pledge of allegiance. Alex JobinOctober 30, 2024
Legislature Lawmaker will seek to raise Alabama’s age of medical majority The law would restrict minors under 18 from making their own medical decisions. Jacob HolmesOctober 29, 2024
Legislature Rep. Matt Simpson donates $200,000 to Eastern Shore schools At Daphne High School, the $100,000 grant will fund the School Safety Initiative, aimed at enhancing campus security. StaffOctober 29, 2024
Legislature Lawmakers grill parole board chair over low approval rates Beginning in 2019, applicants have been granted parole at a sharply declining rate. Jacob HolmesOctober 24, 2024
Legislature Montgomery Pride leads LGBTQ+ march on capitol The march is intended to bring visibility to the LGBTQ+ community as lawmakers continue to focus on anti-LGBTQ bills. Jacob HolmesOctober 21, 2024
Legislature Bill would exempt charity bingo, raffle from gaming ban The legislation simply allows for traditional bingo and traditional raffle games to be conducted for “noncommercial charitable fundraising purposes.” Jacob HolmesOctober 18, 2024
Legislature Will Barfoot claims anti-DEI law protects against discrimination The legislation prohibits publicly funded institutions from maintaining Diversity Equity and Inclusion offices or programs. Wesley WalterOctober 17, 2024