Legislature Alabama House wraps up first week, advances key bills on safety, education As the 2025 session moves forward, lawmakers will continue shaping policies that impact Alabama’s families, law enforcement, and workforce Bill Britt6 hours ago
Legislature New Hoover Rep. Mike Shaw seeks to consider unintended consequences of legislation Shaw has spent 30 years in the technology sector as well as six years on the Hoover City Council. Jacob HolmesJanuary 19, 2023
Legislature First pre-filed bill of new session aimed to crack down on fentanyl dealers The bill adds mandatory minimum sentences for people possessing amounts of fentanyl that signify an intent to distribute the deadly drug. Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2023
Legislature ALGOP praises Paschal bill that would make parental rights “fundamental rights” Chairman John Wahl said the legislation is an important piece of the party's priorities passed at its 2022 summer meeting. Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2023
Legislature Paschal pre-files bill to make parental rights “fundamental rights” Although courts generally respect parental rights, Paschal said he wants to enshrine them as fundamental rights by statute. Jacob HolmesJanuary 17, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate minority announces leadership Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, was elected to his second four-year term, a first for the Democratic group. Jacob HolmesJanuary 16, 2023
Legislature House Speaker Ledbetter announces standing committees The committees are a crucial piece of the legislative process. Jacob HolmesJanuary 13, 2023
Legislature Fairview Rep. Shedd named House majority whip Majority whip is the third highest position within the caucus leadership structure. Jacob HolmesJanuary 13, 2023
Legislature Rep. Oliver’s chairmanship questioned after behavior during veterans home outbreak At a recent Board of Veterans Affairs meeting, members questioned Oliver's fitness to serve as House veterans affairs committee chair. Bill BrittJanuary 12, 2023
Legislature Senate passes new rules as organizational session ends in Montgomery The session in the Senate lasted approximately 13 minutes, with little discussion on the rules package taking place on the floor. John H. GlennJanuary 12, 2023
Legislature Chambliss selected to serve as Senate majority whip As majority whip, Chambliss will work to advance the party's platform and guide member participation. Jacob HolmesJanuary 12, 2023