Legislature Alabama’s Jones, Rafferty honored in 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award The award recognizes elected and appointed officials aged 40 or younger who demonstrate excellence in bipartisan leadership. Staff11 hours ago
Legislature Alabama Arise unveils 2025 roadmap for change in Alabama Expanding Medicaid and ending the state sales tax on groceries will remain top goals on Alabama Arise’s 2025 legislative agenda. Jacob HolmesOctober 10, 2024
Legislature Bill would penalize not disclosing concealed firearms to law enforcement Under existing law, individuals carrying a concealed firearm must inform law enforcement officers of a firearm when asked. Alex JobinOctober 7, 2024
Legislature Legislators approves $1.16 million for wastewater solutions Alabama Department of Public Health was approved for a $1.16 million contract for septic tank installations in Black Belt counties. Mary Claire WootenOctober 4, 2024
Legislature Legislature salaries to rise alongside median household income in 2025 As household incomes continue to rise in the state, so too will the compensation for Alabama's state senators and representatives. Alex JobinSeptember 24, 2024
Legislature “Family values” lawmaker Tracy Estes arrested on domestic violence charges Estes, a two-term Republican lawmaker who has long touted conservative family ideals, is now facing legal troubles after a protection order was filed. StaffSeptember 23, 2024
Legislature Longtime lawmaker Priscilla Dunn passes away at 80 Priscilla Dunn, who served nearly a quarter-century in the Alabama Legislature, passed away Tuesday. Josh MoonSeptember 18, 2024
Legislature Rep. England again files bill to create parole board oversight The bill would create the Criminal Justice Policy Development Council to oversee needs and parole guidelines. Jacob HolmesSeptember 17, 2024
Legislature New pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax to create education revenue England has filed a new version of the bill for the upcoming session that returns the focus back to replacing school funding. Jacob HolmesSeptember 5, 2024
Legislature Pre-filed bill would extend work-related cancer benefits to volunteer firefighters Traditional firefighters' families are already eligible for compensation if their loved one dies from work-related cancer. Alex JobinSeptember 4, 2024
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