Legislature Sen. April Weaver to co-chair healthcare committee of Rural Roadmap Initiative Weaver was selected last week to co-chair a key committee, tasked with developing legislation to improve healthcare outcomes in rural Alabama. StaffSeptember 8, 2025
Legislature “Family values” lawmaker Tracy Estes arrested on domestic violence charges Estes, a two-term Republican lawmaker who has long touted conservative family ideals, is now facing legal troubles after a protection order was filed. StaffSeptember 23, 2024
Legislature Longtime lawmaker Priscilla Dunn passes away at 80 Priscilla Dunn, who served nearly a quarter-century in the Alabama Legislature, passed away Tuesday. Josh MoonSeptember 18, 2024
Legislature Rep. England again files bill to create parole board oversight The bill would create the Criminal Justice Policy Development Council to oversee needs and parole guidelines. Jacob HolmesSeptember 17, 2024
Legislature New pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax to create education revenue England has filed a new version of the bill for the upcoming session that returns the focus back to replacing school funding. Jacob HolmesSeptember 5, 2024
Legislature Pre-filed bill would extend work-related cancer benefits to volunteer firefighters Traditional firefighters' families are already eligible for compensation if their loved one dies from work-related cancer. Alex JobinSeptember 4, 2024
Legislature 105 legislators achieve 100 percent NFIB Voting Records for 2023-24 The 2023-24 Voting Record includes eight key votes on issues including tax relief, retail theft, and tort reform. StaffSeptember 4, 2024
Legislature Lawmakers, lobbyists reflect on anniversary of grocery tax reduction In Alabama, elimination of the tax could take some time under the current law. Jacob HolmesSeptember 3, 2024
Legislature Bill would block sex offenders from serving as first responders The Alabama Association of Volunteer Firefighters is supporting the bill. Jacob HolmesSeptember 2, 2024
Legislature Bill seeks voting rights expansion, faces down rival legislation The Alabama Voting Rights Act would reduce requirements for voting rights renewal and allow same day voter registration. Wesley WalterSeptember 2, 2024
Legislature Reentry Commission seeks to cut recidivism in half The commission plans to meet monthly to discuss avenues to reduce the recidivism rate ahead of the next legislative session. Jacob HolmesAugust 28, 2024