Congress Timeline of important dates in the redistricting process Alabama currently has a Black population of over 25 percent but only one majority Black district. Patrick DarringtonJuly 5, 2023
Courts Lawmaker: Special master likely to redraw Alabama voting maps Rep. Chris England, who's on the redistricting committee, predicts the two sides will be unable to agree on new maps. Josh MoonJune 26, 2023
Legislature Senate committee OKs second chance bill The legislation was given a favorable of 8-2 and will move to the full Senate. Patrick DarringtonMay 25, 2023
Legislature Bill to provide relief to death row inmates sentenced by judicial override stalls Judges have been barred from overriding the jury in death penalty sentencing since the Legislature passed a law to that effect in 2018. Jacob HolmesMay 25, 2023
Legislature House passes bill creating manslaughter charge for drug trafficking leading to overdose Some Democrats voiced concerns that the law could have unintended consequences. Jacob HolmesApril 28, 2023
Legislature “Good time” reduction bill passes House, heads to Ivey After the death of a Bibb County deputy last year, "good time" reductions drew renewed scrutiny. Josh MoonApril 12, 2023
Legislature Advocates gather to lobby for parole oversight bill Advocates say the board is in clear need of oversight considering the precipitous drop in parole approval rates. Jacob HolmesApril 5, 2023
Public safety Montgomery, state considering citations for misdemeanor marijuana possession The policies being considered at both the state and municipal level look to the example of Tuscaloosa. Jacob HolmesApril 3, 2023
Legislature Bill to create parole board oversight sent to subcommittee The percentage of parole requests granted has fallen from 12 percent to 6 percent in the last year. Jacob HolmesMarch 23, 2023
Legislature Bill would repeal superfluous abortion law The targeted law provides a misdemeanor charge for inducing an abortion, in conflict with Alabama's landmark law establishing felony penalties. Jacob HolmesFebruary 20, 2023