Courts The cost to defend the Alabama Department of Corrections: $7.6 million By 2025, Alabama will have paid out more than $20 million to a single, outside attorney to handle prison litigation Josh MoonJune 7, 2023
Legislature Overtime tax repeal bill passes with no cap Gov. Ivey's office removed an amendment capping the repeal at $25 million. Josh MoonJune 7, 2023
Legislature Legislature passes bill opening ethics complaints to respondents Concerns arose in both chambers that the act would reveal complainants’ identities to respondents. Samuel StettheimerJune 7, 2023
Health Medical Cannabis Commission to award licenses Monday The commission is limited on the number of licenses it can issue in each category and has 90 applicants to choose from. Jacob HolmesJune 7, 2023
Legislature Gov. Ivey signs anti-ESG bill into law It blocks governments in the state from contracting with businesses that boycott other businesses over environmental, social and governance standards. Jacob HolmesJune 7, 2023
Legislature House Republicans want Antifa designated as a terrorist organization Antifa is not a formally organized group nationally or in Alabama, so the resolution targets “those who act under the banner of Antifa." Samuel StettheimerJune 7, 2023
National SPLC releases 2022 “Year In Hate and Extremism” report The SPLC found that there was a marked shift in extremism into mainstream discourse and onto “main street” in 2022. Patrick DarringtonJune 7, 2023
Legislature House speaker congratulates members on a “historic” legislative session Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said he ranks the session among the most important held in state history. StaffJune 7, 2023
Legislature Legislature passes Safe Haven Law championed by Rep. Donna Givens The legislation extends the period to 45 days and enables some fire stations to accept surrendered newborns. StaffJune 7, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate passes joint resolution urging Redstone Arsenal for Space Command The intent of the resolution is to dispute any declaration that Alabama is a less than desirable location for U.S. Space Command. StaffJune 7, 2023