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.
Community leader Antoinette King strongly opposed HB 72, arguing the legislation risked criminalizing parents and unfairly targeted families needing support, not state intervention.
Gov. Kay Ivey concluded School Choice Week by spotlighting the Davis family, who found homeschooling flexibility and expanded educational opportunities using the CHOOSE Act.
Citing instances of attempted murder and double homicides by undocumented immigrants, state legislators introduced a bill to deny bail for those charged with violent...
Alabama dentists and students gathered at the Statehouse, urging lawmakers to advance bills ensuring more premium dollars are used for direct patient care.
Defense leaders from Australia, the U.K., and the U.S. gathered in Huntsville to discuss advanced capabilities and strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific.
Alabama’s Reentry Task Force reported progress expanding treatment, housing, improved data coordination and employment initiatives aimed at reducing recidivism statewide.