Legislature Speaker Ledbetter calls for investigation into Elmore prison boondoggle The $1.25 billion facility was 85% complete, over budget and behind schedule as officials approved another prison contract. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Legislature Alabama House committee approves ban on “vaccine passports” The bill also prohibits businesses from refusing goods and services to customers based on immunization status. Eddie BurkhalterApril 21, 2021
Legislature Faith leaders push for state to remove voting barriers for formerly incarcerated There is bipartisan support for Senate Bill 118, which is now being considered in the House. Micah DanneyApril 21, 2021
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