Governor House passes bill criminalizing improper dog tethering Despite fierce pushback from agricultural groups and rural lawmakers, the Alabama House approved new standards for outside dog enclosures. Jacob Holmes17 hours ago
Legislature Senate OKs bill to require health care facilities to allow visitation The legislation would guarantee that Alabamians in nursing homes be allowed at least one visitor — even during a public health emergency. Brandon MoseleyApril 21, 2021
Legislature House passes funding for businesses in rural, impoverished communities The legislation would create a fund where small businesses in rural or impoverished areas can find access to capital. Brandon MoseleyApril 21, 2021
Legislature House rejects boating safety law It would have required boaters to travel at idle speed when 100 feet from shore, docks, idle boats and people in the water. Brandon MoseleyApril 21, 2021
Legislature Opponents of Alabama’s transgender youth treatment ban implore lawmakers to stop House Bill 1, which would criminalize gender-affirming care for trans youth, could soon come up for a vote. Eddie BurkhalterApril 20, 2021
Legislature Alabama Democratic Party announces support for marijuana legalization “We’ve seen the progress that other states have made," Democratic Party Chairman Chris England said. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Legislature Senate approves bill to nullify federal gun control laws Officials who enforce a federal gun control law could face jail time or fines. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Legislature House to consider legislation increasing penalties for resisting arrest The legislation would raise the charge for resisting arrest from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to increase penalties for fleeing from the police Crossing a state line while eluding police would become a felony in some cases under the legislation. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Legislature Legislature gives final approval to Aniah’s law The constitutional amendment would allow judges to deny bail to some defendants accused of violent crimes. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021
Legislature Legislature passes bill to reform Birmingham retirement system The legislation would require city employees to raise their contributions to their retirement. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021