Legislature Bills to help children benefits big tobacco, critics say Children or teens who purchase or possess e-cigarettes could be fined and placed under juvenile court jurisdiction. Bill BrittMay 24, 2023
Legislature House passes bill to ensure “age appropriateness” of Literary Task Force materials Garrett said the current structure leaves task force materials unscreened before reaching classrooms. Jacob HolmesMay 24, 2023
Legislature Senate Committee OKs bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance The bill would criminalize several forms of assistance in absentee ballot voting. Patrick DarringtonMay 24, 2023
Legislature House sends bill creating 13 new judgeships to Gov. Kay Ivey The bill passed 103-0 and will be sent to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature into law. Jacob HolmesMay 24, 2023
Governor Governor opposes parole of Judith Ann Neelley, convicted of killing child In 1982, Neelley, along with her late husband, Alvin Howard Neelley, abducted 13-year-old Lisa Ann Millican. StaffMay 24, 2023
Corruption Rep. Plump, facing federal charges, agrees to resign from House A charging document filed today in U.S. District Court charges Plump, 76, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and obstruction of justice. StaffMay 23, 2023
Courts SCOTUS decision on Alabama’s congressional districts to come within the month The decision could impact the state's congressional districts as soon as the 2026 election. Jacob HolmesMay 23, 2023
State DHR to begin reimbursing stolen SNAP benefits This will make Alabama one of the first states in the country to replace stolen SNAP benefits with federal funds. Patrick DarringtonMay 23, 2023
Legislature Chinese Alabamians protest bill targeting property ownership by foreign citizens The group said the bill still unfairly discriminates against Chinese individuals and promotes anti-Asian hatred. Jacob HolmesMay 23, 2023
Economy Alabama’s housing market continues to slow in April The median sales price decreased by $18,145 compared to a year ago. StaffMay 23, 2023