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 Holmes2 days ago
Legislature Organizers condemn “divisive concepts” bill The bill passed the House State Government Committee 9-3 with all of the white lawmakers voting yes. Patrick DarringtonApril 17, 2023
Legislature House has very little contention in third legislative week Most bills passed in the Alabama House last week sailed through without a single vote of opposition. Jacob HolmesApril 17, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week Four The Alabama Legislature met for day eight, nine and 10 of its 2023 Legislative Session this past week. Beth LyonsApril 17, 2023
Legislature Ivey signs “good time” bill into law Under the new law, perfectly behaved incarcerated individuals will begin to earn 30 days off for each 30 days served. Jacob HolmesApril 15, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate passes two economic development bills from the “Game Plan” The “Game Plan" aims to spur economic development in Alabama by increasing incentives for companies. Patrick DarringtonApril 14, 2023
Legislature Bill to ban “trigger activators” advances in House committee Only one lawmaker expressed any concern about the bill and the lack of language creating stiffer sentences. Jacob HolmesApril 14, 2023
Legislature Another anti-trans sports bill passed out of a House committee The bill would ban transgender athletes from participating in sports at public colleges and universities. Josh MoonApril 13, 2023
Legislature Alabama House, Senate to play charity softball game for tornado victims The game marks the fourth time in recent history that the two chambers have competed in softball. StaffApril 13, 2023
Legislature Alabama Arise backs Coleman, McClammy bills to untax groceries The bill would replace lost revenue to the Education Trust Fund by eliminating a deduction for federal income tax. Jacob HolmesApril 12, 2023
Legislature Lawmakers consider bill to charge youths for attacking detention center employees The sponsor said her intent was not to criminalize youth but to offer some protection to employees of juvenile detention facilities. Patrick DarringtonApril 12, 2023