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 Holmes8 hours ago
Legislature Alabama lawmakers, coalition introduce an all-inclusive voting rights bill The legislation has the full support of the entire Alabama Senate Democratic Caucus. Jacob HolmesAugust 16, 2024
Legislature New bill seeks to give local police authority to arrest undocumented immigrants A new bill looks to expand the jurisdiction of local police, allowing them to arrest individuals based on immigration status. Alex JobinAugust 8, 2024
Legislature State Sen. Elliott refiles bills to remove Archives, library board members at will One bill would also drastically change the makeup of the Archives board. Jacob HolmesAugust 5, 2024
Legislature Former lawmaker sentenced to 13 months in federal prison The 13-month sentence brings to a close one of the more colorful and consequential legislative tenures. Josh MoonJuly 31, 2024
Legislature Former lawmaker sentenced to federal prison, another’s sentencing is Tuesday Former state Rep. Fred Plump received a one-year federal prison sentence. John Rogers will be sentenced on Tuesday. Josh MoonJuly 29, 2024
Legislature Rep. Treadaway: Birmingham, Montgomery police have staffing issues Recently recognized as the “Crime Stopper of the Year,” Rep. Treadaway will sit on a new committee on urban crime. Chance PhillipsJuly 26, 2024
Elections Alabama House minority leader endorses Vice President Harris Daniels cited the Biden/Harris administration's track record of success in offering a strong endorsement of the vice president. Josh MoonJuly 24, 2024
Legislature Bill to arrest librarians filed for 2025 session A bill that could have led to the arrest of librarians narrowly missed becoming law last session, but sponsors have already filed a follow-up. Jacob HolmesJuly 10, 2024
Legislature Rep. Kelvin Lawrence arrested on alleged forgery charges AG Marshall announced Rep. Kelvin Lawrence's felony charges of forgery and criminal possession of a forged instrument Mary Claire WootenJuly 10, 2024
Legislature Sen. Garlan Gudger issues statement following July 4 jet ski accident Gudger remains under treatment at UAB following a serious Fourth of July jet ski accident. StaffJuly 8, 2024