Legislature Body cam bill heads to Senate The bill makes it clear agencies can turn over footage to the subject of the recording or their representatives. Jacob HolmesMay 29, 2023
Legislature Senate passes bill to train police on neurological disorders The bill, sponsored by Rep. Leigh Hulsey, R-Helena, is now headed to Gov. Kay Ivey's desk. StaffMay 29, 2023
Legislature Week in review: House stalls as Democrats filibuster The House had a typically busy day on Tuesday with broad support of most bills. Jacob HolmesMay 8, 2023
Legislature House passes bill to train police to deal with “invisible disabilities” The bill is named after Hulsey's son, Noah "Cade" Hulsey, who is on the autism spectrum. Jacob HolmesMay 5, 2023
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards grant for law enforcement training statewide The grants come from funds made available to the state by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffApril 17, 2023
Legislature Bill to ban “trigger activators” advances in House committee Only one lawmaker expressed any concern about the bill and the lack of language creating stiffer sentences. Jacob HolmesApril 14, 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
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards $5.6 million for law enforcement programs The funds were made available to the state by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffFebruary 9, 2023
Legislature First pre-filed bill of new session aimed to crack down on fentanyl dealers The bill adds mandatory minimum sentences for people possessing amounts of fentanyl that signify an intent to distribute the deadly drug. Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Hooper’s accuser matched his power with some of her own Hooper’s accuser seems to have successfully matched his power with some of her own. And she just might be winning. David PersonDecember 1, 2022