Legislature House committee to vote on Education Trust Fund budget It is likely to be the largest education budget in the history of Alabama. Brandon MoseleyApril 22, 2021
Legislature Alabama House committee approves ban on “vaccine passports” The bill also prohibits businesses from refusing goods and services to customers based on immunization status. Eddie BurkhalterApril 21, 2021
Legislature House rejects boating safety law It would have required boaters to travel at idle speed when 100 feet from shore, docks, idle boats and people in the water. Brandon MoseleyApril 21, 2021
Legislature Opponents of Alabama’s transgender youth treatment ban implore lawmakers to stop House Bill 1, which would criminalize gender-affirming care for trans youth, could soon come up for a vote. Eddie BurkhalterApril 20, 2021
Legislature Alabama Democratic Party announces support for marijuana legalization “We’ve seen the progress that other states have made," Democratic Party Chairman Chris England said. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
State Alabama Cannabis Coalition to hold event in Huntsville The Alabama Cannabis Coalition is holding a rally in Huntsville on Tuesday. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Legislature Senate approves bill to nullify federal gun control laws Officials who enforce a federal gun control law could face jail time or fines. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Legislature House to consider legislation increasing penalties for resisting arrest The legislation would raise the charge for resisting arrest from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to increase penalties for fleeing from the police Crossing a state line while eluding police would become a felony in some cases under the legislation. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Legislature Legislature gives final approval to Aniah’s law The constitutional amendment would allow judges to deny bail to some defendants accused of violent crimes. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021