Legislature Hemp retailers sue Ivey, Marshall over law they call unconstitutional ban Four hemp companies claim the new law violates due process, criminalizes legal products, and threatens to destroy an industry under the guise of regulation. Bill Britt13 hours ago
Legislature Committee advances bill to repeal BSC bailout law The $30 million loan program relied on State Treasurer Young Boozer to OK the loan, and Boozer denied to give BSC the money. Jacob HolmesApril 18, 2024
Legislature Alabama House passes $11B education budget package The education budget now moves to the Senate for full approval. Jacob HolmesApril 17, 2024
Legislature House passes 18 percent cut to state library operations budget House Education Budget Chair Danny Garrett said he "redirected" $750,000 of the agency's budget. Jacob HolmesApril 17, 2024
Legislature Historic gambling bill faces critical test in conference committee The bill, originally passed by the House, proposed sweeping changes including a statewide education lottery. Bill BrittApril 17, 2024
Legislature Former governors support bill for resentencing judicial override cases Judicial override previously allowed judges to usurp a jury and sentence someone to death. Patrick DarringtonApril 17, 2024
Legislature Some legislation to watch: Legislature faces critical last days The Legislature is racing to address a slew of bills that could dramatically impact the lives of the state's residents. StaffApril 16, 2024
Legislature Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Eight The Legislature will return to begin its 22nd legislative day out of 30 on Tuesday. Beth LyonsApril 15, 2024
Legislature Senate passes General Fund Budget The proposed budget is the largest in the state’s history. Patrick DarringtonApril 12, 2024
Legislature House passes bill codifying definitions of woman, man The bill by Rep. Susan DuBose excludes transgender individuals from being defined by state law as the gender with which they identify. Jacob HolmesApril 12, 2024
Legislature Alabama House votes to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday — with a twist State employees must choose between taking the day off for Juneteenth or for Jefferson Davis' Birthday. StaffApril 12, 2024