Legislature Bill establishing criminal penalties for organ harvesting clears Alabama committee State lawmakers advanced legislation adding Class C felony penalties for medical examiners harvesting organs after hearing about alleged 2024 abuses. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Legislature Economic Development Association presents 2023 Legislator of the Year awards Sen. Gudger and Rep. Garrett were selected based on their roles in the development and passage of the The Game Plan. StaffAugust 2, 2023
Legislature State Sen. Weaver to bring bill in response to false abduction of Carlee Russell The bill will create a felony for carrying out a false abudction. Jacob HolmesAugust 1, 2023
Courts Plaintiffs in voting rights suit object to state’s new congressional map The Department of Justice also expressed its own internet in the case on Friday. Jacob HolmesJuly 31, 2023
Legislature Report: State Sen. Tim Melson in critical condition after heart attack Melson underwent a life-saving liver transplant in 2009, five years before being elected to his current seat. Jacob HolmesJuly 28, 2023
Legislature New law addressing Alabama’s doctor shortage takes effect Aug. 1 The bill accelerates processes for out-of-state and international physicians to begin practicing in the state. Jacob HolmesJuly 27, 2023
Legislature Initiatives to close Workforce, Wage Gap for women stall in session The priorities currently are bills that would ban employers from asking job applicants about salary history and a child care tax credit program. Jacob HolmesJuly 26, 2023
Special Session Faith In Action Alabama criticizes new congressional map The new map still contains only one majority Black district in opposition to the mandates of the federal court. Patrick DarringtonJuly 24, 2023
Special Session National Redistricting Foundation to challenge new map The NRF was an early supporter of the plaintiffs in Caster v. Allen, which was consolidated into Allen v. Milligan. Samuel StettheimerJuly 24, 2023
Special Session Legislature approves new Congressional map over objections from Democrats With the special session adjourned, the fight over the redistricting process returns to the courts with a hearing set for Aug. 14. Jacob HolmesJuly 22, 2023
Special Session House, Senate redistricting plans on a conference committee collision course When they return to the floor this morning, the debate will be on the same maps they have already passed. Jacob HolmesJuly 21, 2023