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 Holmes3 days ago
Legislature House passes anti-ESG bill without debate The bill applies to every governmental entitity in the state, including counties and municipalities. Jacob HolmesJune 1, 2023
Legislature Ivey signs Property Protection Act into law The law will restrict specific entities from certain countries, including China, from obtaining some property. Patrick DarringtonJune 1, 2023
Legislature A mother’s fear for her son may lead to more police training for “invisible disabilities” A study published in 2016 found that more than half of people killed by police have a disability. Patrick DarringtonMay 31, 2023
Governor Ivey signs bill blocking trans women from college women’s sports The bill is one of the few pieces of legislation targeting the LGBTQ community that crossed the finish line in this legislative session. Jacob HolmesMay 31, 2023
Legislature Bill to help prevent opioid addiction set to be signed into law The legislation will allocate $10 million to help treat and prevent opioid addiction. Patrick DarringtonMay 29, 2023
Legislature Body cam bill heads to Senate The bill makes it clear agencies can turn over footage to the subject of the recording or their representatives. Jacob HolmesMay 29, 2023
Legislature Senate passes bill to train police on neurological disorders The bill, sponsored by Rep. Leigh Hulsey, R-Helena, is now headed to Gov. Kay Ivey's desk. StaffMay 29, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week 10 The Legislature will return for day 28 on Wednesday, May 31. Beth LyonsMay 29, 2023
Education Legislature passes loan system amid moves to save Birmingham-Southern The college would shut down without a bailout. Samuel StettheimerMay 26, 2023
Legislature $11.5 billion education budget passes out of Legislature The three main issues between the chambers were the tax rebate, a savings account and a K-12 capital grant program. Jacob HolmesMay 26, 2023