Legislature House is expected to consider Aniah’s Law The proposed amendment would still need to be approved by Alabama voters. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 23, 2021
Public safety Letter to lawmakers: Repeal Alabama’s Habitual Felony Offender Act 165 former judges and prosecutors, professors and public defenders signed on in support of Rep. Chris England's bill to repeal HFOA. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 22, 2021
Legislature Alabama Legislature returns for week three Day seven of the 2021 Legislative Session begins on Tuesday. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 22, 2021
Legislature How a change in tactics led to a grand new gambling deal The Poarch Creek Indians and the dog track owners finally did the one thing they've been avoiding: Talking to each other. Josh MoonFebruary 19, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | A shot at ending straight-party voting. Let’s take it "Stopping straight-party voting is a good start. Let’s see it happen." Joey KennedyFebruary 19, 2021
Legislature Lawmaker sponsors bill to increase penalties for rioters The bill also creates the new crime of assault against a first responder in the first and second degrees. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 18, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | This legislative session’s priority is clear: cruelty "If this is such a compassionate Christian-dominated state, why is cruelty always so prevalent in our legislative agenda?" Josh MoonFebruary 17, 2021
Legislature Bill to eliminate straight-party voting introduced in the House Straight-party voting has steadily increased to more than half of all ballots cast since 2012. John H. GlennFebruary 17, 2021
Legislature Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week two Some 646 bills have been introduced to date: 413 in the House and 233 in the Senate. Beth LyonsFebruary 15, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate committee votes to criminalize treatment for transgender minors A Gadsden police officer testified about getting care for his transgender daughter, which would be outlawed by the proposed legislation. Micah DanneyFebruary 12, 2021