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 Holmes11 hours ago
Legislature Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Eleven The Legislature will return to begin its 28th legislative day out of 30 on Tuesday. Beth LyonsMay 6, 2024
Legislature Speaker Ledbetter appoints Rep. Wilcox to Energy Council Exec Committee Speaker Ledbetter appoints Rep. Margie Wilcox to the Energy Council Executive Committee, recognizing her impactful role in Alabama's energy sector. StaffMay 4, 2024
Legislature Senate stalls gambling bill, silences voters: Who’s blocking the vote? This legislation, for the first time in a quarter-century, would offer Alabamians a direct say on whether gambling should be legal in their state. Bill BrittMay 3, 2024
Legislature Ivey signs bill to allow Biden on the ballot, fix recurring technical flaw This is not the first time a presidential candidate has almost missed the ballot in Alabama. Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2024
Legislature Senate passes $9.3B education budget; must settle differences with House One of the most notable changes is the addition of $10 million in funding for the administration of an EBT summer feeding program. Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2024
Legislature Alabama House passes $3.4B budget, aiming for economic stability The Alabama House of Representatives has successfully passed a groundbreaking $3.4 billion General Fund Budget. StaffMay 3, 2024
Legislature Gov. Ivey praises Legislature’s approval of new School of Healthcare Sciences The new school is set to be located in Demopolis. StaffMay 3, 2024
Legislature Bill prohibiting certain sex ed providers one step closer to passage The bill would prevent sex education materials from being "Sexually explicit" and prohibit demonstration of contraception use. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2024
Legislature Senate committee advances “Don’t Say Gay” bill The bill would ban teachers from wearing flags, stickers or other insignias representing sexual orientation or gender identity. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2024
Legislature Alabama’s HB167 nears vote: Will obscenity filters become law? The bill would require every mobile device activated within the confines of Alabama to come pre-equipped with an "obscenity filter." Bill BrittMay 2, 2024