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 Senate committee stalls bill seeking elimination of occupational tax The Alabama League of Municipalities voiced opposition to the bill Tuesday. Jacob HolmesJanuary 20, 2022
Legislature Remaining ARPA funds go to broadband, health care, sewage, water treatment The special session on ARPA fund appropriation will begin Wednesday, with members to meet in a joint conference at 1 p.m. John H. GlennJanuary 19, 2022
Legislature Alabama House passes repeal bill for “restrictive” NIL law for student-athletes The NCAA now allows student-athletes to receive monetary compensation for usage of their name, image, and likeness. John H. GlennJanuary 19, 2022
Legislature Senate committee moves along tax cut bills The two bills would reduce state taxes for retirees 65 and older and some working families. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 19, 2022
Legislature Opinion | Annual legislative session underway They will come into session, pass the budgets, then go home to campaign. They may even adjourn early this year. Steve FlowersJanuary 19, 2022
Legislature “Zuckerbucks” went only to Democratic counties in 2020 elections Republican lawmakers want to ban private funds for election administration, implying Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's 2020 grants had nefarious intentions. Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2022
Legislature Alabama 2022 Legislative Report: Week 1 The Alabama Legislature began its annual legislative session on Tuesday, Jan. 11. Beth LyonsJanuary 17, 2022
Legislature State Rep. Wes Kitchens elected vice chair of Alabama House GOP Elected to the House in 2018, Kitchens is among the few freshmen legislators in history to hold such a prominent leadership position. StaffJanuary 14, 2022
Legislature State Rep. Matt Simpson elected to Alabama House GOP leadership post Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, has been elected as the group’s freshmen representative. StaffJanuary 14, 2022
Governor Gov. Ivey’s proposed budget emphasizes debt retirement, funding reserves The budget also includes 4 percent raises for teachers and state employees. Jacob HolmesJanuary 13, 2022