Legislature North Alabama Area Labor Council condemns “anti-worker” legislation The legislation could condition economic development incentives on employers not voluntary recognizing labor unions. Patrick Darrington2 days ago
Legislature State Rep. Wes Kitchens elected vice chair of Alabama House GOP Elected to the House in 2018, Kitchens is among the few freshmen legislators in history to hold such a prominent leadership position. StaffJanuary 14, 2022
Legislature State Rep. Matt Simpson elected to Alabama House GOP leadership post Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, has been elected as the group’s freshmen representative. StaffJanuary 14, 2022
Governor Gov. Ivey’s proposed budget emphasizes debt retirement, funding reserves The budget also includes 4 percent raises for teachers and state employees. Jacob HolmesJanuary 13, 2022
Legislature Democratic leadership reacts to Ivey’s State of the State Democratic leaders said the speech was underwhelming and failed to adequately address issues related to the pandemic. John H. GlennJanuary 13, 2022
Legislature State finance officials warn record-high revenues can’t be relied on The state General Fund and Education Trust Fund saw historic revenues in 2021 due largely to federal pandemic assistance. Jacob HolmesJanuary 12, 2022
Legislature ALGOP chairman expresses support for permitless carry legislation Alabama's sheriffs, district attorneys and county commissioners are against the measure, saying it makes law enforcement and citizens less safe. StaffJanuary 12, 2022
Legislature Governor, Statehouse leadership discussing special session to allocate remaining American Rescue Plan funds This possible special session could be called as early as the first month of the regular legislative session, the source said, which is scheduled... John H. GlennJanuary 10, 2022
Legislature Alabama abortion ban author cautions against following Texas’ example Attorney Eric Johnston, president of the Alabama Pro-Life Coalition, says the new law “violates the basic tenets of legal procedures in this country.” Jacob HolmesJanuary 7, 2022
Legislature Alabama House Republicans unveil 2022 agenda Many issues on the agenda are not a surprise: banning Critical Race Theory, allowing permitless carry, expanding rural broadband and more. Jacob HolmesJanuary 6, 2022
Legislature Opinion | Alabama lawmakers want to make the gun problem worse GOP policies have flooded the streets with weapons, leading to rising gun violence rates. Now they want to make it worse. Josh MoonJanuary 6, 2022