Legislature Hunger relief organizations urge lawmakers to fund Summer EBT program The federal government still funds the cost of the meals and only requires states to fund a portion of the administration costs. Jacob Holmes16 hours ago
Legislature Groups call on Alabama lawmakers to vote no on riot bill The bill would expand the definition of rioting and add more criminal penalties. Opponents say it is designed to stifle First Amendment speech. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 22, 2022
Legislature Alabama 2022 Legislative Report: Week 4 The Legislature will return for day 13 of the regular session on Feb. 22 with the House convening at 1 p.m. and the Senate... Beth LyonsFebruary 21, 2022
Legislature Activists: Anti-riot bill an “attack on the core principles of American democracy” The coalition of 18 organizations penned a recent letter to Alabama legislators insisting they vote against the anti-riot bill. John H. GlennFebruary 18, 2022
Legislature Democrats stall anti-riot bill Democrats threatened to filibuster through midnight to delay a vote on the bill, and Republicans conceded to carry the bill over. Jacob HolmesFebruary 17, 2022
Legislature Committee OKs anti-transgender bathroom bill Stadthagen said he sees a public safety issue with allowing students born as males into the girls' restroom. Jacob HolmesFebruary 17, 2022
Legislature Lt. Gov. Ainsworth praises passage of military stability commission legislative package The package of bills now travels to the House of Representatives. StaffFebruary 17, 2022
Legislature Tax exemption bill for retirees passes Alabama Senate The bill would allow up to $6,000 in tax exemptions for taxable retirement income for Alabamians who are 65 years or older. John H. GlennFebruary 16, 2022
Legislature Alabama House committee approves bill to allow concealed carry without permit Law enforcement officials opposed the bill, which they say would place officers' lives at risk. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 16, 2022
Legislature House passes bill to create 90-day grace period for court fines The bill originally provided for a 180-day window but the period was shortened to 90 days by amendment. Jacob HolmesFebruary 16, 2022
Legislature Bill to allow Alabama Space Guard passes Senate A measure authorizing the inclusion of a Space National Guard within the Alabama National Guard passed in the Alabama Senate Tuesday. John H. GlennFebruary 16, 2022