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 Senate committee approves bill to allow drive-through, walk-up alcohol sales Committee members added an amendment to the bill that includes alcohol to the bill's language allowing beer and wine to be sold in drive-throughs... Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 24, 2022
Legislature Alabama House approves two education bills One bill addresses reading proficiency in public schools and the other would require a child complete kindergarten or demonstrate readiness to attend first grade. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 24, 2022
Legislature Alabama House passes permitless carry Critics say the permits provide an extra safety net to get guns off the street and discover other illegal activity. Jacob HolmesFebruary 23, 2022
Legislature Anti-riot bill moves to Senate Opponents say the bill is too vague and could be wielded against citizens exercising their constitutional right to peaceful protest. Jacob HolmesFebruary 23, 2022
Legislature Proposed delay for third-grade reading passes in Alabama Senate The bill passed its roll call 20-12 and moves to a House committee for consideration. John H. GlennFebruary 23, 2022
Legislature Groups call on Alabama lawmakers to vote no on riot bill The bill would expand the definition of rioting and add more criminal penalties. Opponents say it is designed to stifle First Amendment speech. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 22, 2022
Legislature Alabama 2022 Legislative Report: Week 4 The Legislature will return for day 13 of the regular session on Feb. 22 with the House convening at 1 p.m. and the Senate... Beth LyonsFebruary 21, 2022
Legislature Activists: Anti-riot bill an “attack on the core principles of American democracy” The coalition of 18 organizations penned a recent letter to Alabama legislators insisting they vote against the anti-riot bill. John H. GlennFebruary 18, 2022
Legislature Democrats stall anti-riot bill Democrats threatened to filibuster through midnight to delay a vote on the bill, and Republicans conceded to carry the bill over. Jacob HolmesFebruary 17, 2022
Legislature Committee OKs anti-transgender bathroom bill Stadthagen said he sees a public safety issue with allowing students born as males into the girls' restroom. Jacob HolmesFebruary 17, 2022