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 Holmes6 days ago
Legislature Alabama’s Legislative Black Caucus responds to court’s rejection of congressional map "The Republican-led Legislature is unable to draw maps that offer black voters a chance to fairly elect representation of their choice," Sen. Merika Coleman... Patrick DarringtonSeptember 6, 2023
Courts Alabama lawmaker arrested on voter fraud charge David Cole has faced a lengthy election challenge related to his residency. Josh MoonAugust 29, 2023
Legislature Sources: State rep focus of AG’s office investigation David Cole has gone through a lengthy election challenge over troubling residency issues. Josh MoonAugust 25, 2023
Legislature Reed announces departure of longtime chief of staff, names replacement Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed's longtime chief of staff, Derek Trotter, is stepping down. StaffAugust 17, 2023
Legislature Speaker Ledbetter chair-elect of the Council of State Governments Southern Office Ledbetter will serve as chair of the 79th SLC Annual Meeting, to be held in Alabama in summer 2025. StaffAugust 10, 2023
Legislature State lawmaker distributed book calling for resistance to “unjust” laws The book was written by an anti-abortion minister who signed a statement in 1993 justifying the murder of an abortion provider. Alander RochaAugust 2, 2023
Legislature Economic Development Association presents 2023 Legislator of the Year awards Sen. Gudger and Rep. Garrett were selected based on their roles in the development and passage of the The Game Plan. StaffAugust 2, 2023
Legislature State Sen. Weaver to bring bill in response to false abduction of Carlee Russell The bill will create a felony for carrying out a false abudction. Jacob HolmesAugust 1, 2023
Courts Plaintiffs in voting rights suit object to state’s new congressional map The Department of Justice also expressed its own internet in the case on Friday. Jacob HolmesJuly 31, 2023
Legislature Report: State Sen. Tim Melson in critical condition after heart attack Melson underwent a life-saving liver transplant in 2009, five years before being elected to his current seat. Jacob HolmesJuly 28, 2023