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 Holmes3 days ago
Legislature House committee approves bipartisan grocery tax bill, with a few changes The bill would reduce the sales tax on SNAP eligible foods by 2 percent as early as 2025. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
Courts Deposition: Lawmaker can’t recall spending a night in his residence of record In a deposition in his election challenge, David Cole couldn't recall spending a single night or eating a meal at his residence of record. Josh Moon3 days ago
Legislature Committee votes down bill to remove excuses from absentee ballot forms Republican critics of the bill saw it as a move toward no-excuse voting. Samuel Stettheimer3 days ago
Legislature Post-election audit bill moves forward The duty to conduct the audit would fall on canvassing boards in each county. Samuel Stettheimer3 days ago
Legislature House committee doubles rebates amid changes to supplemental ETF bill The House Ways and Means Education committee doubled that amount to $210 for each taxpayer. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
Legislature Alabama Senate adopts changes to Alabama Accountability Act Among other changes, schools previously labeled "failing" will be reclassified as "priority." Staff3 days ago
Legislature Resolution names portion of Highway 53 after National Guard members The resolution was sponsored by State Rep. Andy Whitt, R-Harvest. Staff3 days ago
Legislature Bills to help children benefits big tobacco, critics say Children or teens who purchase or possess e-cigarettes could be fined and placed under juvenile court jurisdiction. Bill Britt4 days ago
Legislature House passes bill to ensure “age appropriateness” of Literary Task Force materials Garrett said the current structure leaves task force materials unscreened before reaching classrooms. Jacob Holmes4 days ago