Legislature Senate committee approves bill allowing virtual parole hearings for inmates Under current law, inmates are not permitted to attend their parole hearings. Mary Claire Wooten4 days ago
Legislature Bills on immigration and vaping receive public hearings One speaker asked the committee to “remember about HB56,” comparing HB7 to the 2011 bill eventually whittled down in court. Chance Phillips4 days ago
Legislature Supporters and opponents of child abuse procedure bill speak at public hearing HB340 states that DHR must notify families of rights and improve transparency, but faces opposition over inhibiting investigations. Mary Claire Wooten4 days ago
Legislature Bill to regulate hemp products in Alabama fails in Senate Health Committee The bill looks to regulate various products containing hemp derivatives including beverages and "psychoactive hemp products." Alex Jobin4 days ago
Legislature House Public Safety Committee members raise concerns over police obstruction bill Rep. Chris England called the legislation "troublesome," saying that the bill gives too much discretion to a law enforcement officer. Alex Jobin4 days ago
Elections Cindy Myrex announces bid for Alabama House District 12 seat This election follows the planned resignation of current Rep. Corey Harbison. Staff4 days ago
Courts Alabama chief justice praises Senate bill expanding accountability courts Chief Justice Sarah H. Stewart called accountability courts an important tool to hold offenders accountable while providing the treatment and services. Staff4 days ago
Legislature Alabama Big 10 Mayors applaud Glock switch ban Trigger activators turn semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic weapons. Staff4 days ago
News Commissioner Rick Pate declares March 19 as National Agriculture Trade Day in Alabama The proclamation is in recognition of the significant contribution agriculture trade makes to the state’s economy, farmers and communities. Staff4 days ago
Legislature House passes $192 million tax relief package If HB386 is approved by the Senate, the tax on groceries would be reduced to just 2 percent. Jacob Holmes4 days ago