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 105 legislators achieve 100 percent NFIB Voting Records for 2023-24 The 2023-24 Voting Record includes eight key votes on issues including tax relief, retail theft, and tort reform. StaffSeptember 4, 2024
Legislature Lawmakers, lobbyists reflect on anniversary of grocery tax reduction In Alabama, elimination of the tax could take some time under the current law. Jacob HolmesSeptember 3, 2024
Legislature Bill would block sex offenders from serving as first responders The Alabama Association of Volunteer Firefighters is supporting the bill. Jacob HolmesSeptember 2, 2024
Legislature Bill seeks voting rights expansion, faces down rival legislation The Alabama Voting Rights Act would reduce requirements for voting rights renewal and allow same day voter registration. Wesley WalterSeptember 2, 2024
Legislature Reentry Commission seeks to cut recidivism in half The commission plans to meet monthly to discuss avenues to reduce the recidivism rate ahead of the next legislative session. Jacob HolmesAugust 28, 2024
Legislature Pre-filed bill would require unemployed to seek more jobs Alabama has had an unemployment rate under 3 percent for the past three years. Jacob HolmesAugust 27, 2024
Legislature Rep. Ensler pre-files bill to ban machine gun conversion devices The legislation would create a state-level offense banning pistols converted into machine guns with trigger activators. StaffAugust 27, 2024
Legislature Pharmacy board faces scrutiny after public examiner’s report reveals violations Lawyers accused the board of levying illegally high and arbitrary fines following a public examiners' report that showed violations. Jacob HolmesAugust 23, 2024
Legislature Reps. Lomax, Underwood to co-chair Alabama House GOP Platform Committee The committee plays a large role in determining House Republicans' official legislative agenda and what commands first priority. StaffAugust 23, 2024
Legislature Alabama lawmakers pre-file bills to ban gun conversion devices Alabama lawmakers pre-file bills banning trigger activators and bump stocks amid rising gun violence and shifting federal regulations. Mary Claire WootenAugust 22, 2024