The Alabama Supreme Court upheld dismissal without deciding residency, highlighting limits in Alabama’s process for enforcing constitutional qualifications for office.
Alabama Democrats rallied behind Allison Montgomery and Terri Osborne after the state GOP chair made disparaging remarks at a Republican women’s event.
The measure won unanimous House approval after lawmakers added Representative Barbara Drummond to the act’s new name honoring longtime clean-air advocates.
House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said lawmakers left Alabama stronger, touting record tax relief, tougher public safety laws and major education gains.
Jurors convicted the 57-year-old after prosecutors detailed the abduction, assault and basement hiding place that authorities said nearly thwarted the rescue.