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 Holmes4 days ago
Legislature Human Rights Campaign reviews “record-breaking” year of anti-LGBTQ laws Alabama passed two laws this year that affect the LGBTQ community, including the criminalization of gender-affirming medical treatment. Jacob HolmesJune 17, 2022
Legislature Legislature addresses primary issues, League of Municipalities says The primary issues for municipalities, including broadband and waste infrastructure, were addressed in meaningful ways, executive director Greg Cochran said. John H. GlennMay 10, 2022
Legislature Longtime Alabama Rep. Steve McMillan has died McMillan had announced in January that he had three brain tumors and would not be seeking reelection. Jacob HolmesApril 29, 2022
Legislature Alabama 2022 Legislative Report: Final report More than 270 bills passed by the House and Senate were enacted during the 2022 legislative session. Beth LyonsApril 27, 2022
Legislature Law clears driver’s license fees for homeless youth The aim of the law is to give homeless youth access to vital documents they need to engage in programs and employment. Jacob HolmesApril 22, 2022
Legislature Expansion of Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program takes effect June 1 The legislation adds some private institutions to schools covered, and adds service in the Space Force as qualifying military service. Eddie BurkhalterApril 15, 2022
Legislature A look back at criminal justice reform legislation that passed, failed The Alabama Legislature during the last session passed a few notable criminal justice reform bills, but several failed to make it out of both... Eddie BurkhalterApril 14, 2022
Legislature Governor Ivey signs Nick Risner Act into law It will bar those convicted of using a deadly weapon to kill someone from being released early under Alabama’s “Good Time” law. StaffApril 14, 2022
Legislature Governor Ivey signs three notable bills to improve Alabama communities Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed three notable bills into law aimed at improving Alabama communities. StaffApril 13, 2022
Legislature Gov. Kay Ivey signs six tax relief bills into law Among the bills signed into law is one to exempt some taxable retirement income for older Alabamians and increased deductions for many. Eddie BurkhalterApril 12, 2022