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 Sen. Figures introduces bills to repeal, add exceptions to Alabama abortion law One bill would create exceptions for rape and incest, which were specifically excluded when the law passed in 2019. Jacob HolmesMarch 13, 2023
Legislature Speaker Ledbetter looks back at first week of legislative session Ledbetter said the House is primed to pass the proposed ARPA funding bill in this second week of the special session. Jacob HolmesMarch 13, 2023
Legislature Second round of ARPA funds won’t address all health care, infrastructure needs in Alabama Money from $1 billion in federal COVID aid may just scratch the surface, organizations say. Alander RochaMarch 13, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week One The regular session is now suspended while the Legislature is in a special session. Beth LyonsMarch 13, 2023
Legislature House committee approves ARPA spending plan Only Republican Rep. Arnold Mooney voted against the bill, citing concerns about the way the distribution has been handled. Jacob HolmesMarch 10, 2023
Legislature Proposal for second round of ARPA spending prioritizes infrastructure, medical providers Almost two-thirds of the money is designated toward water, sewer and broadband. The rest will go toward public health. Jacob HolmesMarch 9, 2023
Legislature Albritton files bill to return final $59 million to Alabama Trust Fund It would be the final payment to Alabama Trust Fund to satisfy money taken from the fund during the previous decade. John H. GlennMarch 9, 2023
Legislature Faith in Action Alabama gathers in support of House Bill 96 The legislation would make it easier for formerly incarcerated Alabamians to be able to vote. John H. GlennMarch 9, 2023
Legislature Ivey proposes increased state budgets, but financial leaders warn legislators of cliff Ivey is proposing a 6.5 percent increase in the Education Trust Fund budget and an 8.4 percent increase in the General Fund. Jacob HolmesMarch 8, 2023
Legislature Alabama House Democrats unveil agenda for 2023 Legislative Session The agenda includes lofty aims such as repealing the state's abortion law and permitless carry law. Jacob HolmesMarch 7, 2023