Legislature Sen. April Weaver to co-chair healthcare committee of Rural Roadmap Initiative Weaver was selected last week to co-chair a key committee, tasked with developing legislation to improve healthcare outcomes in rural Alabama. StaffSeptember 8, 2025
Legislature Sen. April Weaver targets A.I. child porn with legislation The legislation was prompted by a recent incident in Demopolis. StaffFebruary 6, 2024
Legislature Alabama lawmakers file bill to stiffen consequences for false reporting The bill would make faking an abduction a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Jacob HolmesFebruary 5, 2024
Legislature Alabama Democrats unveil 2024 legislative agenda Alabama Democrats released their legislative agenda last week ahead of the 2024 Legislative Session. Jacob HolmesFebruary 5, 2024
Legislature Rep. Chip Brown sponsors bill requiring labeling on seafood products Under current state law, seafood suppliers are required to inform grocery stores and restaurants about the country of origin. StaffJanuary 30, 2024
Legislature Senate Republicans welcome Wes Kitchens as new District 9 senator Kitchens took the oath of office at the Marshall County Courthouse Tuesday, Jan. 23. StaffJanuary 24, 2024
Legislature Rep. Ensler’s town hall: Tackling gun violence, mental health on Jan. 28 The agenda for this gathering includes a series of topics that are at the forefront of the local and state concerns. StaffJanuary 23, 2024
Legislature House Labor Shortage committee visits Mercedes-Benz, talks priorities for upcoming session The ad hoc committee has worked to identify barriers to workforce entry and craft legislation in response. StaffJanuary 23, 2024
Legislature Democratic lawmakers file bills to change abortion laws Sen. Vivian Davis-Figures has filed a bill that would erase the state’s law that completely prohibits abortions and criminalizes doctors. Jacob HolmesJanuary 22, 2024
Legislature “Sound of Freedom” Act would automatically sentence child traffickers to life in prison Under current Alabama law, first-degree human trafficking is already a Class A felony. Jacob HolmesJanuary 22, 2024
Legislature Despite threats and hurdles, a new comprehensive gambling bill is coming The usual entities are lining up against a new gambling bill, but this bill, unlike dozens in the past, is unique and might finally... Josh MoonJanuary 19, 2024