Legislature Bill would bar governments from using “West Bank” as term for Israel region A state representative prefiled legislation requiring government entities to use "Judea and Samaria" for the region, claiming "West Bank" erases Jewish identity. Jacob Holmes6 days ago
Legislature Bill would repeal superfluous abortion law The targeted law provides a misdemeanor charge for inducing an abortion, in conflict with Alabama's landmark law establishing felony penalties. Jacob HolmesFebruary 20, 2023
Legislature Prison oversight committee grapples with good time executive order, pre-filed bills Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, called the executive order an overreach that seems "retaliatory" to the recent prison work stoppage. Jacob HolmesFebruary 16, 2023
Legislature Bill would allow local governments to reduce local taxes on food The bill stalled in committee last year after the Association of County Commissions of Alabama raised concerns. Jacob HolmesFebruary 15, 2023
Legislature Rep. England brings back bill to create parole oversight The bill is an attempt to make the parole board conform to its own guidelines. Jacob HolmesFebruary 14, 2023
Legislature Opinion | A few thoughts on legislating Knowing why you are in Montgomery is the first step to knowing what you can accomplish there. Bill BrittFebruary 13, 2023
Legislature Bill would require unanimous jury for death penalty — and apply retroactively Rep. Chris England's bill would also apply in cases of judicial override, which the Legislature ended in 2017. Jacob HolmesFebruary 13, 2023
Legislature Bill would require ADOC to report monthly to oversight committee The reports required include statistics on inmate deaths and sexual abuse. Jacob HolmesFebruary 10, 2023
Legislature Speaker Ledbetter to appear on Simply Southern TV Ledbetter will appear on Simply Southern TV in a featured interview with co-host Kevin Worthington. John H. GlennFebruary 9, 2023
Legislature Rep. Jim Hill talks prison reforms for upcoming session Hill stands behind his philosophy that supervised release and risk assessment are crucial for public safety. Jacob HolmesFebruary 8, 2023
Legislature Pre-filed bill would ban cell phone use while driving The bill has failed four times in previous sessions, with the last vote being 47-48. Jacob HolmesFebruary 7, 2023