Legislature North Alabama Area Labor Council condemns “anti-worker” legislation The legislation could condition economic development incentives on employers not voluntary recognizing labor unions. Patrick Darrington1 day ago
Legislature State Rep. Hill files bill to split session in two Hill’s bill would shorten the spring session, then lawmakers would then reconvene in Montgomery in September. Jacob HolmesJanuary 17, 2024
Legislature House speaker gives preview of legislative agenda The 2024 Legislative Session starts on Feb. 6. Jacob HolmesJanuary 11, 2024
Legislature State Rep. Oliver confident in passage of “divisive concepts” bill State Rep. Ed Oliver has been trying to ban the teaching of certain “divisive concepts” for the past two years. Jacob HolmesJanuary 9, 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 Bill would expand “invisible disability” training to firefighters Some of the disorders that fall under the sensory issues or invisible disabilities include stroke, diabetes, autism spectrum disorder and dementia. Jacob HolmesJanuary 3, 2024
Legislature Givan hopes to improve body camera law passed last session "HB41 is a further enhancement to get us closer to true and fair transparency," Givan said. Patrick DarringtonDecember 28, 2023
Legislature Coleman holds press conference in Mobile announcing new body cam footage bill As she announced the legislation, Coleman was surrounded by community members holding signs in support of Jawan Dallas. Patrick DarringtonDecember 22, 2023
Legislature Sen. April Weaver targets “Porch Pirates” with anti-crime legislation The bill would make stealing deliveries from the homes, a practice commonly known as “porch pirating,” a felony offense. StaffDecember 21, 2023
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 Rep. Givan seeking to address wide array of issues in upcoming session Givan, D-Birmingham, has pre-filed several bills that address an array of issues that she believes are important to enshrine as law. Patrick DarringtonDecember 20, 2023