Legislature Opinion | Alabama farmers need results It’s time to clear away the thorns and do what’s right for Alabama family farmers. Thomas Jackson22 hours ago
Legislature Activists demand fair representation ahead of redistricting special session This will be the first redistricting session without preclearance from federal officials as previously required under the Voting Rights Act. John H. GlennOctober 15, 2021
Legislature Governor to call special session on redistricting this month Gov. Kay Ivey said she anticipates calling a special session that will begin Oct. 28, 2021. StaffOctober 14, 2021
Legislature Committee tasked with removing racist language from Alabama Constitution A plan presented Wednesday, and largely agreed upon by committee members, would remove three sections from the Alabama Constitution. Josh MoonOctober 14, 2021
Legislature Redistricting public forum to be held by advocacy groups before special session Multiple social justice and voting rights advocacy groups are planning a two-part public forum. John H. GlennOctober 5, 2021
Legislature 2021 Special Legislative Session report Five bills were introduced as part of the governor’s prisons plan and justice reform. Four passed. Beth LyonsOctober 4, 2021
Governor Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs bills approving prison construction into law The $1.3 billion prison construction and renovation package includes using $400 million in federal COVID aid. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 1, 2021
Legislature Legislature approves $1.3 billion prison construction package With a final vote in the House, Gov. Kay Ivey's weeklong special session ended Friday afternoon. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 1, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate approves use of $400 million of COVID relief for prison construction The House is expected to vote Friday on final passage for one bill, with the rest of the bills awaiting the governor's signature. John H. GlennOctober 1, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate committee approves $400 million in COVID funds for new prisons Each of the bills was passed on to the Rules Committee, then on to the Senate for consideration on Friday. John H. GlennSeptember 30, 2021
Legislature Protest over use of COVID funds for prisons held outside Statehouse A group of protestors — many parents, siblings, or children of incarcerated individuals — demonstrated outside the Statehouse Wednesday afternoon. John H. GlennSeptember 30, 2021