Legislature Alabama Senate committee OK’s bill to criminalize treatments for transgender youth Opponents of the bill say preventing such treatments will result in more suicides among transgender youth. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 10, 2022
Legislature House committee holds public hearing on bill to allow concealed carry without a permit Opponents of the bill said doing away with those permits, which require background checks, would endanger the lives of law enforcement officers. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 10, 2022
Legislature House committee approves bill to provide parole guideline oversight The board would be required to provide a written statement if deviating from parole guidelines. Jacob HolmesFebruary 10, 2022
Elections Groups condemn SCOTUS allowing Alabama’s new congressional maps to stand A lawsuit alleges those maps likely violate the Voting Rights Act because they maintain just one majority-minority congressional district. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 10, 2022
Legislature Senate committee approves two monument bills One bill would make it a Class B felony to damage a monument during a riot, with a prison sentence up to 20 years. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 9, 2022
Legislature House passes bill to decriminalize possession of vintage slot machines An amendment to ensure the machines aren't used for private gambling failed. Jacob HolmesFebruary 9, 2022
Elections Democratic qualifying for congressional seats to remain open until Feb. 11 The Alabama Democratic Party announced Tuesday that it would maintain qualifying for potential congressional candidates until Friday, Feb. 11, at 5 p.m. John H. GlennFebruary 9, 2022
Legislature Tax cut bill passes unanimously in Senate The tax would decrease individual income tax receipts to the state Education Trust Fund by an estimated $12,923,000. John H. GlennFebruary 8, 2022
Party politics Alabama GOP Executive Committee member submits ballot challenge against Mike Durant An Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee member submitted a ballot challenge Friday opposing Mike Durant's run for Sen. Richard Shelby's seat. John H. GlennFebruary 8, 2022
Elections Ballot challenge filed against Wendy Ghee Draper The challenge claims Draper has donated to Democrats and failed to vote in the last two presidential elections. Charlie WalkerFebruary 8, 2022