State representatives voted Tuesday to make disrupting religious services a Class C felony after a high-profile protest interrupted a Minnesota church service.
House Majority Leader Paul Lee appointed Representative James Lomax as majority whip, while Representative Chip Brown remained vice chairman of the caucus.
Troy University and Enterprise State Community College signed an agreement Tuesday creating a pathway for students to earn bachelor's degrees in engineering.
Acting Chair Joan Reynolds praised Republican legislators who led bipartisan work protecting families from rising utility costs and strengthening oversight.
The legislation allows capital punishment for sexual crimes against children under 12, directly challenging a 2008 U.S. Supreme Court decision on non-murder offenses.
Lawmakers approved four contracts totalling $800,000 to hire legal representation for Department of Corrections employees in lawsuits alleging brutality.
The Alabama Retail PAC announced its support for dozens of candidates, including high-profile constitutional offices, who they said recognize retail's vital economic role.