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 Education budget includes $1M for Troy program combatting “woke capitalism” The money is directed to the Free Enterprise Scholars program, a new program at Troy. Jacob HolmesMay 9, 2023
Legislature Gov. Ivey signs bill loosening auto liability insurance requirements for service members Previously, Alabama military residents temporarily stationed outside of Alabama were required to maintain two policies. StaffMay 9, 2023
Legislature Week in review: Senate passes historic education budget The Senate passed a historic education budget worth $8.8 billion, including a $2 billion supplemental package. Patrick DarringtonMay 8, 2023
Legislature Week in review: House stalls as Democrats filibuster The House had a typically busy day on Tuesday with broad support of most bills. Jacob HolmesMay 8, 2023
Legislature Bill to abolish constables in Talladega County gains approval of House committee Sheriff Jimmy Kilgore said the constables are not adequately trained and pose a liability risk to the county. Jacob HolmesMay 8, 2023
Legislature Historic Education Budget passes Senate As changed in committee on Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey's proposed tax rebates were cut from $400 to $100 per filer. Patrick DarringtonMay 5, 2023
Legislature House passes bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance The bill carves out some exceptions for family members, but any exchange of money would nullify those exceptions according the the bill's structure. Jacob HolmesMay 5, 2023
Legislature House passes bill to train police to deal with “invisible disabilities” The bill is named after Hulsey's son, Noah "Cade" Hulsey, who is on the autism spectrum. Jacob HolmesMay 5, 2023
Legislature HRC condemns anti-transgender sports ban The bill passed the Senate and now moves to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk to be signed into law. Patrick DarringtonMay 5, 2023
Legislature Senate committee OKs “divisive concepts” bill The bill would prohibit K-12 schools and colleges from promoting or endorsing certain "divisive concepts." Patrick DarringtonMay 4, 2023