Legislature Bondsmen challenge bill to allow partial cash bond Rep. Chris England said the bondsmen's argument was a red herring and that they really oppose the bill because it hurts their business. Jacob HolmesMarch 3, 2025
Legislature Bill to create presumptive standard of joint custody gets first public hearing The bill creates a rebuttable presumption that joint physical custody of a child is in that child's best interest. Jacob HolmesFebruary 28, 2025
Legislature Senate committee pushes bills to require filters, age verification from app providers Two bills from Sen. Clyde Chambliss, R-Prattville, would create barriers for minors to access adult content. Jacob HolmesFebruary 28, 2025
Legislature House Judiciary Committee passes amended version of bill expanding immunity for cops The bill would make it harder to criminally prosecute law enforcement officers for on-duty actions. Jacob HolmesFebruary 27, 2025
Legislature Committee advances bill to reshape state VA board The bill would reshape the Alabama Board of Veteran Affairs by reducing it to an advisory and oversight role. Jacob HolmesFebruary 27, 2025
Legislature Advocates call on state lawmakers to expand Medicaid, oppose farm bureau health plans Alabama is one of just 10 states that has not yet expanded Medicaid coverage, and advocates said the Medicaid gap can be deadly. Jacob HolmesFebruary 26, 2025
Legislature Vets rally against bill gutting state VA board SB67, led by Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre, will go before a House committee this morning as the bill gets closer to becoming law. Jacob HolmesFebruary 26, 2025
News Alabama white supremacists charged with trespass, burglary at nuclear power plant An extremism researcher says the men's arrest at the site of critical infrastructure is deeply concerning. Jacob HolmesFebruary 25, 2025
Elections Allbright announces candidacy for House District 11 special election Rep. Randall Shedd resigned from the seat on Feb. 17, leading Gov. Kay Ivey to call a special election for the position. Jacob HolmesFebruary 24, 2025
Legislature ACCA warns bill raising axle weight limits could “undo” Rebuild Alabama progress ALDOT engineer Ed Austin estimates 350 bridges in the state would have to be posted for weight restrictions if the bill passes. Jacob HolmesFebruary 24, 2025