Legislature House passes package to increase workforce participation The legislative package includes tax credits to increase childcare and housing among other changes. Jacob Holmes12 hours ago
Legislature State Rep. Paschal appointed vice chair of military, veterans committee Paschal said he believes his 21 years of Army service will bring a needed perspective to the committee. Jacob HolmesJanuary 24, 2023
Legislature Hulsey elected freshman rep to Alabama House GOP leadership Hulsey was elected to the post during the recent organizational session. StaffJanuary 23, 2023
Legislature New Hoover Rep. Mike Shaw seeks to consider unintended consequences of legislation Shaw has spent 30 years in the technology sector as well as six years on the Hoover City Council. Jacob HolmesJanuary 19, 2023
Legislature First pre-filed bill of new session aimed to crack down on fentanyl dealers The bill adds mandatory minimum sentences for people possessing amounts of fentanyl that signify an intent to distribute the deadly drug. Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2023
Legislature ALGOP praises Paschal bill that would make parental rights “fundamental rights” Chairman John Wahl said the legislation is an important piece of the party's priorities passed at its 2022 summer meeting. Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2023
Legislature Paschal pre-files bill to make parental rights “fundamental rights” Although courts generally respect parental rights, Paschal said he wants to enshrine them as fundamental rights by statute. Jacob HolmesJanuary 17, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate minority announces leadership Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, was elected to his second four-year term, a first for the Democratic group. Jacob HolmesJanuary 16, 2023
Legislature House Speaker Ledbetter announces standing committees The committees are a crucial piece of the legislative process. Jacob HolmesJanuary 13, 2023
Legislature Fairview Rep. Shedd named House majority whip Majority whip is the third highest position within the caucus leadership structure. Jacob HolmesJanuary 13, 2023
Legislature Rep. Oliver’s chairmanship questioned after behavior during veterans home outbreak At a recent Board of Veterans Affairs meeting, members questioned Oliver's fitness to serve as House veterans affairs committee chair. Bill BrittJanuary 12, 2023