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 Holmes21 hours ago
Legislature Senate carries over election audit bill The Senate carried over Senate Bill 45 which would authorize a limited post-election audit following the 2022 election. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 24, 2021
Legislature Brooks supports Sorrell’s permitless carry bill Congressman Mo Brooks on Tuesday expressed his support for state Rep. Andrew Sorrell's constitutional carry legislation. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 24, 2021
Legislature Senate leadership outlines legislative priorities Senate leadership outlines its remaining legislative priorities for the 2021 Legislative Session. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 24, 2021
Legislature Two bills would expand community corrections, enhance specialized courts St. Clair County's drug and veterans courts have a combined 96 percent success rate at preventing recidivism. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 23, 2021
Legislature House is expected to consider Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights The House has the Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights on Tuesday's proposed special order calendar Brandon MoseleyFebruary 23, 2021
Legislature House is expected to consider Aniah’s Law The proposed amendment would still need to be approved by Alabama voters. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 23, 2021
Legislature Alabama Legislature returns for week three Day seven of the 2021 Legislative Session begins on Tuesday. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 22, 2021
Legislature How a change in tactics led to a grand new gambling deal The Poarch Creek Indians and the dog track owners finally did the one thing they've been avoiding: Talking to each other. Josh MoonFebruary 19, 2021
Legislature Lawmaker sponsors bill to increase penalties for rioters The bill also creates the new crime of assault against a first responder in the first and second degrees. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 18, 2021
Legislature Bill to eliminate straight-party voting introduced in the House Straight-party voting has steadily increased to more than half of all ballots cast since 2012. John H. GlennFebruary 17, 2021