Legislature “Second Chance” bill moves forward with bipartisan support The bill would offer an opportunity for certain individuals sentenced to life without parole to have a judge consider reducing or ending their sentence. Jacob HolmesFebruary 15, 2024
Legislature England continues to push for criminal justice legislation His new bill would allow those sentenced to death under judicial override to be resentenced. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 3, 2024
Legislature Pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax, give new revenue to schools That online sales tax currently lags behind the total sales tax for local purchases in most municipalities. Jacob HolmesDecember 20, 2023
Legislature Pre-filed bill would create oversight for parole board Rep. Chris England's bill would create a temporary council to oversee the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Jacob HolmesDecember 12, 2023
Legislature State Rep. England brings back “second chance bill” The bill made it all the way through a Senate committee in its prior session but failed to reach the Senate floor. Jacob HolmesDecember 12, 2023
Infrastructure Leaders call for West Alabama highway construction to continue without delay The West Alabama Highway will create a four-lane, north-south highway connecting Tuscaloosa and Mobile. Jacob HolmesOctober 20, 2023
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