Legislature Birmingham mayor pushes for voter decision on gun permit laws Woodfin is calling for a local vote on gun permits to address rising homicides, urging lawmakers to empower Birmingham residents. Mary Claire Wooten1 day ago
Legislature Alabama Rescue Squad Association recognizes Rep. Moore as “Legislator of the Year” This honor highlights Moore’s contributions to enhancing public safety and supporting rescue services. StaffNovember 15, 2024
Legislature Police bodycam transparency bill pre-filed for 2025 House Bill 10 would require the release of law enforcement body or dashboard camera footage. Wesley WalterNovember 13, 2024
Legislature Senator blocks contracts as ABC Board delays law implemetation Sen. Chris Elliott blocks all contracts at the contract review meeting on Thursday to persuade the ABC Board to comply with a 2023 law. Mary Claire WootenNovember 8, 2024
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