Legislature Fentanyl trafficking bill moves forward out of House committee The bill would create mandatory minimum sentences for possession of fentanyl that indicate trafficking. Jacob HolmesMarch 23, 2023
News Bills to slash “good time” accrual advance in House and Senate committees Opponents raised concerns about overcrowding and losing one of the few incentives for good behavior within the prisons. Jacob HolmesMarch 23, 2023
Legislature Bill would create penalty for failure to disclose concealed carry to officers The Alabama Legislature created the duty to disclose as part of its legislation last year, but did not include a penalty. Jacob HolmesFebruary 21, 2023
Prisons Attorney: Most parole hearings have become a waste of time Birmingham attorney Matthew A. Bailey said clients he was once confident would be granted parole are now a "coin toss." Jacob HolmesOctober 26, 2022
Party politics Randy Kelley elected chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party The party's executive committee also selected a replacement for Sebrina Martin. John H. GlennAugust 15, 2022
Featured Opinion The Alabama Democratic Party has a choice: in-fighting or unity Polling shows voters like Democratic ideas, but to take advantage, Alabama Dems will have to stop fighting each other. Josh MoonAugust 15, 2022
Party politics Isner, Coley join forces in ADP campaign The unified ticket is an effort to unify the party going forward, according to a press release sent by Isner and Coley. Josh MoonAugust 9, 2022
News Alabama Democrats set organizational meeting, will elect new chair Rep. Chris England, the current chair of the party, is not expected to run for reelectison to the seat. StaffJuly 15, 2022
Courts U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade A 2019 Alabama law is expected to soon be allowed to take effect, banning abortions in almost all cases. Jacob HolmesJune 24, 2022
Courts Federal court tosses challenge to Alabama Democratic Party’s new bylaws The dismissal should be the final legal statement on the bylaws changes that ushered in new ADP leadership. Josh MoonJune 22, 2022