Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama lawmakers picked winners and losers, and hundreds of hemp businesses lost everything To make sense of Alabama lawmakers forcing hundreds of businesses to close, just follow the money. Josh Moon4 days ago
Legislature Paroles director: “We aren’t interested in microchipping parolees” A recent amendment to a bill in the Alabama House would allow the bureau to use microchips, at its discretion. Jacob HolmesMarch 27, 2023
Legislature House approves overhaul of Alabama adoption code The code had been thoroughly vetted by professionals in the field for four years as the state seeks to streamline the adoption process. Jacob HolmesMarch 24, 2023
Legislature House unanimously approves bill targeting fentanyl traffickers Gov. Kay Ivey urged the Alabama Senate to pass the bill quickly so she can sign it into law as soon as possible. Jacob HolmesMarch 24, 2023
Legislature Sen. Gudger’s patient visitation bill passes Alabama Senate The legislation would allow residents and patients of health care facilities to "visit with any individual of their choosing" during visiting hours. John H. GlennMarch 24, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to cut correctional incentive time The bill ostensibly tightens an already narrow window for incarcerated individuals serving in historically overcrowded prisons. John H. GlennMarch 24, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate passes liquor liability insurance reform With this legislation, the cost of liquor liability insurance for restaurant and bar owners should decrease. StaffMarch 24, 2023
Legislature Fentanyl trafficking bill moves forward out of House committee The bill would create mandatory minimum sentences for possession of fentanyl that indicate trafficking. Jacob HolmesMarch 23, 2023
Legislature Bill to create parole board oversight sent to subcommittee The percentage of parole requests granted has fallen from 12 percent to 6 percent in the last year. Jacob HolmesMarch 23, 2023
Legislature Senate committee OKs bill to reduce occupational taxes for cities The Alabama League of Municipalities and several mayors and public officials expressed opposition to the bill, saying it would decimate their revenue streams. Jacob HolmesMarch 22, 2023
Legislature Ivey’s budget request includes $400 rebates, preparing for down times The $400 rebates are expected to go out to every person who filed for income tax returns in 2021 within 90 days of passage. Jacob HolmesMarch 22, 2023