Legislature Alabama Arise announces new policy priorities for 2026 After tallying votes, Arise announced it would focus on seven policy areas next year, including health equity and justice reform. Alex Jobin6 days ago
Legislature Alabama Senate committee OK’s bill to criminalize treatments for transgender youth Opponents of the bill say preventing such treatments will result in more suicides among transgender youth. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 10, 2022
Legislature House committee holds public hearing on bill to allow concealed carry without a permit Opponents of the bill said doing away with those permits, which require background checks, would endanger the lives of law enforcement officers. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 10, 2022
Legislature House committee approves bill to provide parole guideline oversight The board would be required to provide a written statement if deviating from parole guidelines. Jacob HolmesFebruary 10, 2022
Legislature Senate committee approves two monument bills One bill would make it a Class B felony to damage a monument during a riot, with a prison sentence up to 20 years. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 9, 2022
Legislature House passes bill to decriminalize possession of vintage slot machines An amendment to ensure the machines aren't used for private gambling failed. Jacob HolmesFebruary 9, 2022
Legislature Tax cut bill passes unanimously in Senate The tax would decrease individual income tax receipts to the state Education Trust Fund by an estimated $12,923,000. John H. GlennFebruary 8, 2022
Legislature Alabama 2022 Legislative Report: Week 3 The Legislature will return for day 7 of the legislative session on Feb. 8 with the House convening at 1 p.m. and the Senate... Beth LyonsFebruary 7, 2022
Legislature House passes first small business tax relief bill The bill would exempt up to $40,000 in business personal property tax. Jacob HolmesFebruary 7, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to prevent taxing Alabamians for COVID benefits The bill would prevent an additional $87.7 million in taxes for those who received expanded tax credits in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 4, 2022
Legislature State Sen. Smitherman promises lesson on national anthem next week Smitherman expressed concern over the National Anthem's third stanza, which references slaves. A bill would require the anthem played at public schools. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 4, 2022