Legislature Criminal justice reform bills pass out of House Judiciary Committee The bills would continue a trend of more progressive reforms that are slowly rolling back mandatory minimum sentencing laws. Josh MoonFebruary 4, 2021
Legislature Habitual offender law repeal parked in a subcommittee The Habitual Felony Offender Act was aimed at stopping crime by giving a life sentence to anyone with three serious felonies. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 4, 2021
Municipal elections Woodfin raises $1,003,783 in first month of re-election campaign It's a record for city elections both in terms of the amount raised and the numbers of contributors. John H. GlennFebruary 4, 2021
Legislature Lawmaker introduces bill requiring rendering plant to compensate nearby property owners The legislation would require Pilgrim’s Pride to compensate the owners of nearby properties for loss of property value. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 4, 2021
Congress Congressman Jerry Carl announces D.C. staff hires “The team we have assembled is second to none, and I couldn’t be prouder of them,” Carl said. StaffFebruary 4, 2021
Economy New aerospace industry programs for students, small businesses announced Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth announced on Monday two new programs for those interested in working in Alabama's aerospace industry. StaffFebruary 4, 2021
Legislature Alabama House adopts new rules amid COVID pandemic The House updated them for operating under the ever-present threat of COVID-19. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 4, 2021
Legislature Governor proposes more for education, corrections in budgets The governor's proposed budgets call for a 2 percent pay raise for education workers and state employees. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 3, 2021
Legislature Alcohol delivery bill receives favorable report from Senate committee The legislation allows for alcohol delivery with strict, multiple layers of checks and balances in place, the bill's sponsor said. Bill BrittFebruary 3, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate committee approves medical marijuana, COVID-19 liability bills The committee approved bills that would provide COVID-related liability protections for businesses and authorize medical marijuana. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 3, 2021