Legislature Alabama Senate GOP leadership praise passage of priority legislation The legislation includes economic incentives and legal protections from lawsuits related to the pandemic. John H. GlennFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature BCA commends Legislature for securing COVID liability protections Exceptions would exist if the covered entity acted with wanton, reckless, willful or intentional misconduct. StaffFebruary 12, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act would help stamp out illegal cockfighting "This isn’t Ancient Rome. It’s 2021. No civilized society should tolerate this form of staged cruelty." Marty IrbyFebruary 11, 2021
Legislature Analysis | “Grand deal” gaming bill would be a win for the state "It’s not perfect, but it’s probably about as close as we’re going to get." Josh MoonFebruary 10, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Big issues facing the Alabama Legislature "The paramount issues will be reapportionment, gambling and prisons." Steve FlowersFebruary 10, 2021
Legislature Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week one 550 bills were introduced in the first three session days: 351 in the House and 199 in the Senate. Beth LyonsFebruary 8, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | All of the GOP selfishness laid out in a single bill "Do you get to keep your health coverage for the next five years after leaving or getting laid off from a job?" Josh MoonFebruary 5, 2021
Legislature Bill blocking HOAs from prohibiting the Alabama flag advances in Senate committee Senate Bill 8, sponsored by state Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Fairhope, can now be considered by the full Senate. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 5, 2021
Legislature Ainsworth praises Senate for passage of military stability commission package Among the bills in the package is a measure to allow military dependents attending public colleges in Alabama to pay in-state tuition. StaffFebruary 5, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Legislative session begins "Republicans dominate both chambers, overwhelmingly." Steve FlowersFebruary 3, 2021