Legislature State Reps. Brown, Stringer receive award from national security think tank The Center for Security Policy’s Defender of Freedom Award is presented to public servants who provide service in support of America’s national security. StaffDecember 14, 2021
Elections Wendy Ghee Draper is running for Senate District 12 SD12 is currently represented by former Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh, R-Anniston, who is not running for re-election. Brandon MoseleySeptember 21, 2021
Congress Mo Brooks cosponsors Tuberville’s Empowering Law Enforcement Act The Empowering Law Enforcement Act will grant state and local law enforcement inherent immigration enforcement authority. Brandon MoseleyAugust 9, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Congressman Barry Moore turns back on law enforcement "Moore is my congressman. But he does not represent me in any form or fashion." Larry LeeJune 18, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Accountability lacking in law enforcement response to Huntsville protests A report on the June 2020 protest police response revealed troubling issues within HPD, the Madison County Sheriff's Office and ALEA. Josh MoonApril 23, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate passed civil asset forfeiture legislation The legislation would exempt funds of less than $250 and vehicles worth less than $5,000 from civil asset forfeiture. Brandon MoseleyApril 23, 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
Legislature House passes bill to publish pictures of men arrested for solicitation on the internet The Alabama House passed a bill to put the pictures of men arrested for solicitation on the internet. Brandon MoseleyMarch 12, 2021
Legislature Lawmaker sponsors bill to shield Alabamians from federal firearms laws House Bill 337 would prohibit state and local agencies from enforcing some federal firearms laws. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 10, 2021