Governor Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles officers officially recognized as law enforcement Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation that will designate parole and probation officers as state law enforcement personnel. Mary Claire Wooten1 day ago
Elections Secretary of State Wes Allen praises bill codifying Alabama Voter Integrity Database Secretary of State Wes Allen praised a new law that requires using the state's AVID database and removes ERIC for maintaining voter rolls. Wesley Walter1 day ago
Legislature Lawmakers pass bill to expand police immunity in waning minutes of session A bill to increase criminal and civil immunity for Alabama police officers narrowly passed the Legislature after a contentious debate on the session's final... Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Legislature Bill to politicize Archives board fails on final day of session Legislation seeking to grant political leaders control over appointments to the Alabama Department of Archives and History board died in the Senate. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Legislature Gov. Ivey signs major hemp, CBD restrictions into law despite calls for veto The new law bans smokable and Delta strain products, limits THC content, and restricts where hemp and CBD can be sold. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Legislature Rep. Bolton receives 2025 Shroud Award for “deadest bill” of the session The Alabama House Shroud Award went to a failed child safety bill, honored as the session’s most thoroughly defeated legislation. Mary Claire Wooten2 days ago
Governor Gov. Ivey signs FOCUS Act banning cell phones in Alabama schools The new law aims to reduce distractions in classrooms, allowing students to better focus on learning and improve academic outcomes. Staff2 days ago
Governor Alabamians urge veto of HB445, warning of job losses and hemp industry collapse Rushed legislation could devastate small businesses, limit patient care, and fuel illegal markets, critics say Bill Britt4 days ago
Governor Gov. Ivey signs law expanding entertainment incentives to include music albums It carries over unspent funds, adds music albums and renames the film office. Staff4 days ago
Governor Gov. Ivey signs bills to tighten voter ID, expand immigrant biometric collection SB158 bars foreign driver’s licenses for voting and SB63 mandates biometric collection from illegal immigrants to boost safety. Staff4 days ago