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 House significantly increased penalties for making terrorist threats, requiring principals to immediately suspend students charged with such crimes.
Congressman Robert Aderholt submitted nominations for six exceptional students across Alabama's 4th District to attend United States Service Academies.
The Alabama Senate passed legislation making child predators eligible for the death penalty and required age filters for inappropriate app store content.
The Surface Transportation Board rejected the initial merger application between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, insisting on a thorough, fact-based review.
Less than two weeks after two inmates died, ADOC Commissioner John Hamm failed to address deadly conditions during the Legislature's prison oversight meeting.
Manufacture Alabama announced endorsements for incumbents identified as strong advocates for the state's industrial sector ahead of the 2026 election cycle.
ALGOP Chairman John Wahl said the massive early turnout reflected the party's strength and enthusiasm, calling it a critical milestone for 2026 campaigns.
Ahead of her final address, Ivey cited "serious momentum," highlighting a recent $6 billion manufacturing investment that will bolster Alabama’s future.
The grassroots group denounced the administration’s “wildly illegal, immoral and irresponsible” January 3 capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
December finance reports show Mitchell outraised rivals, Robertson led PAC donations and Casey raised comparatively little in the Alabama attorney general race.
Congresswoman Terri Sewell discussed being trapped in the House gallery, recalling how she wept for democracy and described the riot as an attempted coup.