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 Anti-vaccine mandate legislation to highjack the special session The legislation is extremely unpopular with the business and medical communities, and it could put a number of GOP lawmakers in a tough spot. Bill BrittNovember 1, 2021
Legislature House committee OKs congressional and Alabama House district maps Prevailing issues posed were whether district lines had been broken or packed along racial lines and the redrawing of particular districts. John H. GlennOctober 29, 2021
Legislature Senate committee approves redistricting bills, $80 million to hospitals and nursing homes Committee members also got an overview of the state's general fund and federal COVID aid spending. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 29, 2021
Legislature Voting rights groups concerned over Alabama’s draft redistricting maps The groups say the draft maps dilute the political power of minority voters. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 29, 2021
Legislature State senator to file legislation related to vaccine mandates during special session It would require a two-thirds majority in both chambers, as the special session was specifically called to address redistricting. John H. GlennOctober 29, 2021
Legislature Draft Congressional map retains Alabama’s single majority-minority district A coalition of nonprofits seeks to create two majority-minority districts, but the draft map keeps only one. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 27, 2021
Legislature Committee OKs draft redistricting maps over criticism from Democrats Democrats questioned the process, saying they did not have time to digest the information before coming to a vote. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2021
Legislature State senator aims to emphasize risk assessment in parole considerations Sen. Tom Whatley's idea is to have parole guidelines similar to sentencing guidelines implemented by the state in 2013. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2021
Legislature Alabama draft redistricting maps released A special session on redistricting is to begin Thursday. The proposed maps could change before lawmakers make final decisions. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 26, 2021
Elections Secretary of State announces legislative blackout period for campaign finance fundraising The 2021 Election blackout period will begin at 12:00 a.m. on October 28, 2021. StaffOctober 26, 2021