Legislature Ivey signs bill banning ranked-choice voting into law The law gets ahead of a trending method of electing public officials that skews toward more moderate candidates. Jacob Holmes1 hour ago
Legislature House Labor Shortage committee visits Mercedes-Benz, talks priorities for upcoming session The ad hoc committee has worked to identify barriers to workforce entry and craft legislation in response. StaffJanuary 23, 2024
Legislature Democratic lawmakers file bills to change abortion laws Sen. Vivian Davis-Figures has filed a bill that would erase the state’s law that completely prohibits abortions and criminalizes doctors. Jacob HolmesJanuary 22, 2024
Legislature “Sound of Freedom” Act would automatically sentence child traffickers to life in prison Under current Alabama law, first-degree human trafficking is already a Class A felony. Jacob HolmesJanuary 22, 2024
Legislature Despite threats and hurdles, a new comprehensive gambling bill is coming The usual entities are lining up against a new gambling bill, but this bill, unlike dozens in the past, is unique and might finally... Josh MoonJanuary 19, 2024
Legislature State Rep. Ensler brings back gun reform bill package The legislation includes a Red Flag Law and support for community violence prevention. Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2024
Legislature Rep. Fidler to host town hall meetings Fidler aims to update constituents about upcoming legislation for this year’s legislative session. StaffJanuary 18, 2024
Legislature State Rep. Hill files bill to split session in two Hill’s bill would shorten the spring session, then lawmakers would then reconvene in Montgomery in September. Jacob HolmesJanuary 17, 2024
Legislature House speaker gives preview of legislative agenda The 2024 Legislative Session starts on Feb. 6. Jacob HolmesJanuary 11, 2024
Legislature State Rep. Oliver confident in passage of “divisive concepts” bill State Rep. Ed Oliver has been trying to ban the teaching of certain “divisive concepts” for the past two years. Jacob HolmesJanuary 9, 2024
Legislature England continues to push for criminal justice legislation His new bill would allow those sentenced to death under judicial override to be resentenced. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 3, 2024