Legislature Senate committee approves bill allowing virtual parole hearings for inmates Under current law, inmates are not permitted to attend their parole hearings. Mary Claire WootenMarch 20, 2025
Legislature Bills on immigration and vaping receive public hearings One speaker asked the committee to “remember about HB56,” comparing HB7 to the 2011 bill eventually whittled down in court. Chance PhillipsMarch 20, 2025
Legislature Supporters and opponents of child abuse procedure bill speak at public hearing HB340 states that DHR must notify families of rights and improve transparency, but faces opposition over inhibiting investigations. Mary Claire WootenMarch 20, 2025
Legislature Bill to regulate hemp products in Alabama fails in Senate Health Committee The bill looks to regulate various products containing hemp derivatives including beverages and "psychoactive hemp products." Alex JobinMarch 20, 2025
Legislature House Public Safety Committee members raise concerns over police obstruction bill Rep. Chris England called the legislation "troublesome," saying that the bill gives too much discretion to a law enforcement officer. Alex JobinMarch 20, 2025
Elections Cindy Myrex announces bid for Alabama House District 12 seat This election follows the planned resignation of current Rep. Corey Harbison. StaffMarch 20, 2025
Courts Alabama chief justice praises Senate bill expanding accountability courts Chief Justice Sarah H. Stewart called accountability courts an important tool to hold offenders accountable while providing the treatment and services. StaffMarch 20, 2025
Legislature Alabama Big 10 Mayors applaud Glock switch ban Trigger activators turn semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic weapons. StaffMarch 20, 2025
News Commissioner Rick Pate declares March 19 as National Agriculture Trade Day in Alabama The proclamation is in recognition of the significant contribution agriculture trade makes to the state’s economy, farmers and communities. StaffMarch 20, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Protecting those who inspire our children Working in education is more than a job, it’s a calling. But that calling should not come with the risk of financial ruin. Beth HollowayMarch 19, 2025