Courts State of Alabama agrees to allow more vape products after federal suit A new agreement following a federal suit greatly expanded the number of vape products convenience stores can continue to sell in Alabama. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
Legislature Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week four This coming week the House will take up the General Fund Budget and the Senate is expected to debate the casino/lottery bill. Beth LyonsMarch 8, 2021
Legislature Senate passes bill to create statewide database on law enforcement officers All law enforcement agencies would be required to share information about all of their officers. Brandon MoseleyMarch 5, 2021
Legislature Senate passes limited election audit bill The bill authorizes the secretary of state's office to audit the 2022 election results of three Alabama counties. Brandon MoseleyMarch 5, 2021
Legislature Ainsworth praises House for passage of military bills package The package of bills was originally designed to retain and improve the federal military presence and investment across the state. Brandon MoseleyMarch 5, 2021
Legislature Committee OKs bill making state health officer a cabinet position Senate Bill 240 would change the state health officer into a cabinet-level position appointed by the governor. Brandon MoseleyMarch 4, 2021
Legislature Senate passes Marsh’s broadband bill Senate Bill 215 would set up an authority that would have the power to issue contracts to companies to carry broadband. Brandon MoseleyMarch 4, 2021
Legislature Senators Reed, Singleton welcome Kirk Hatcher to the Senate Hatcher was sworn in to represent District 26 in the Alabama State Senate. StaffMarch 4, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate votes to ban gender-affirming care for trans minors The bill would ban puberty blocking and hormone treatments in minors, despite doctors warning such a ban could risk children's lives. Josh MoonMarch 3, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to create oversight of costly contracts The bill would create a committee tasked with reviewing executive branch contracts of $10 million or more. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 3, 2021
Legislature Senate votes to give DAs more freedom on the appointment of investigators The appointment of investigators by a DA would not be subject to a county personnel system. Brandon MoseleyMarch 3, 2021