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 Holmes7 days ago
Legislature Sen. Gudger’s patient visitation bill passes Alabama Senate The legislation would allow residents and patients of health care facilities to "visit with any individual of their choosing" during visiting hours. John H. GlennMarch 24, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to cut correctional incentive time The bill ostensibly tightens an already narrow window for incarcerated individuals serving in historically overcrowded prisons. John H. GlennMarch 24, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate passes liquor liability insurance reform With this legislation, the cost of liquor liability insurance for restaurant and bar owners should decrease. StaffMarch 24, 2023
Legislature Fentanyl trafficking bill moves forward out of House committee The bill would create mandatory minimum sentences for possession of fentanyl that indicate trafficking. Jacob HolmesMarch 23, 2023
Legislature Bill to create parole board oversight sent to subcommittee The percentage of parole requests granted has fallen from 12 percent to 6 percent in the last year. Jacob HolmesMarch 23, 2023
Legislature Senate committee OKs bill to reduce occupational taxes for cities The Alabama League of Municipalities and several mayors and public officials expressed opposition to the bill, saying it would decimate their revenue streams. Jacob HolmesMarch 22, 2023
Legislature Ivey’s budget request includes $400 rebates, preparing for down times The $400 rebates are expected to go out to every person who filed for income tax returns in 2021 within 90 days of passage. Jacob HolmesMarch 22, 2023
Legislature Exclusive: DAs Association pushing bills on gun crime, retail theft and fentanyl One bill would add additional penalties for individuals convicted of a violent crime caught in possession of a firearm. John H. GlennMarch 22, 2023
Legislature Figures: Bills targeting abortion law designed to send a message Figures said she doesn't expect to succeed in the Republican Legislature, but wants to send a message that Democrats are still fighting. Jacob HolmesMarch 22, 2023
Legislature HR20 recognizes Saint Patrick’s Day, contributions of Irish-Americans in Alabama Roughly 44 million Americans with Irish ancestry reside in the United States today. StaffMarch 17, 2023