Legislature Gov. Ivey signs new adoption codes into law The code is meant to streamline the state's adoption process and make it less burdensome for parents. Jacob HolmesMay 4, 2023
Legislature House approves overhaul of Alabama adoption code The code had been thoroughly vetted by professionals in the field for four years as the state seeks to streamline the adoption process. Jacob HolmesMarch 24, 2023
Elections Rep. Ginny Shaver announces re-election campaign District 39 includes all of Cherokee and a portion of DeKalb counties. StaffFebruary 1, 2022
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 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
Congress Rogers, Brooks, Moore and Aderholt call for vote on Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act This discharge petition would force Speaker Nancy Pelosi to bring this legislation up for a vote in the House. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021
Legislature Senate committee advances “born alive” abortion bill The legislation would make it a class A felony in Alabama for a physician not to provide competent care. Brandon MoseleyApril 13, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Women, gay people, physicians face oppression in Alabama Hardly a week has passed since Alabama became the laughingstock of the nation – yet again – for passing an anti-abortion bill so restrictive,... Joey KennedyMay 23, 2019
Legislature Weekly 2019 Legislative Session report The Alabama Legislature met for Day 14 of its annual Regular Session on Tuesday, April 30. Thirty-one committee meetings were held throughout the week... Beth LyonsMay 6, 2019