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HB146 passed in the House, restricting youthful offender status for intentional murder over sparking debate over judicial discretion.
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Alabama House to consider bill requiring post-election audits
Alex Braswell chosen as Democratic nominee for House District 11 race
Alabama Secretary of State urges DHS to improve citizenship verification system
BCA, AFA endorse Heath Allbright in House District 11 special election
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- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
- Legislature
Alabama House to consider bill requiring post-election audits
Lawmakers to tackle tax relief bills upon return from spring break
Bill would expand scrap tire enforcement in some cities, increase penalties
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Four
House passes bill to increase penalties for resisting arrest
- Economy
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
- National
Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding
Rep. Sewell votes against Trump-Johnson spending bill
Britt joins Banking Committee Republicans in introducing bill against debanking practices
House unanimously passes bipartisan bills targeting Chinese espionage threats
Trump picks Lynda Blanchard for U.N. agriculture ambassadorship
- Education
Rep. Sewell welcomes Dr. Walter Gonsoulin as National Superintendent of the Year
ACCS and AAMA to offer scholarships for automotive manufacturing
Troy University to close Phenix City campus
ASU among first HBCUs in the nation to offer cannabis certifications
Troy University introduces University Honors Global Scholars Program
- Health
Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama has a host of prominent political leaders under 45
Opinion | Alabama lawmakers should cut unfair credit card fees for small businesses
Opinion | Self-reliance fades as conformity and cowardice take hold, resist
Opinion | Want government efficiency? Democrats know the way
Analysis | Appeals Court decision is a win for plaintiffs, and eventually patients
Rep. Chris England stories
Legislature
HB40 seeks oversight of the parole board to address low approval rates and requiring written explanations for deviations from guidelines.
Legislature
After months of public pressure, the ABPP has finally started to grant more paroles. That random increase proves the need for oversight, Rep. Chris...
Legislature
The bill would create the Criminal Justice Policy Development Council to oversee needs and parole guidelines.
Legislature
England has filed a new version of the bill for the upcoming session that returns the focus back to replacing school funding.
Legislature
State Reps. England, Travis, and McCampbell and Sen. Singleton discussed the failed gambling bill, IVF, and school funding with voters.
Legislature
The bill would offer an opportunity for certain individuals sentenced to life without parole to have a judge consider reducing or ending their sentence.
Legislature
His new bill would allow those sentenced to death under judicial override to be resentenced.
Legislature
That online sales tax currently lags behind the total sales tax for local purchases in most municipalities.
Legislature
Rep. Chris England's bill would create a temporary council to oversee the Board of Pardons and Paroles.