Legislature Why were there no gambling bills this session? The Legislature introduced and passed dozens of bills addressing an abundance of issues — except gambling. Patrick Darrington13 hours ago
Legislature Legislature OKs bill to improve mental health records in gun background check system SB158 would require reporting of involuntary commitment orders for inpatient and outpatient care to ALEA. Samuel Stettheimer2 days ago
Governor Ivey signs bill giving more leniency before driver’s license suspension Advocates argued that debt-based suspensions only created further harm. Patrick Darrington2 days ago
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week 11 Many of the major pieces of legislation that dominated the last weeks of the session are pending action by the governor. Beth Lyons2 days ago
Legislature Grocery tax passes Senate, awaits governor’s signature The legislation should reduce the current tax rate on food in Alabama over the next couple of years. Patrick Darrington5 days ago
Legislature Repeal of overtime tax passes Senate, heads to governor The final version puts a cumulative $25 million cap on the overtime tax break annually. Patrick Darrington5 days ago
Legislature Governor signs historic Education and General Fund budgets Altogether, the state's budgets represent $15 billion in appropriations. Jacob Holmes5 days ago
Legislature Senate passes body cam bill The law gives law enforcement agencies a clear process to disclose footage to the subject of the recordings. Jacob Holmes5 days ago
Featured Opinion Opinion | Give Ainsworth his due on grocery tax cut Ainsworth didn't have to take on the grocery tax. But he did. And all Alabamians will benefit because of it. Josh Moon5 days ago
Legislature Legislature approves enhanced punishments for gang members The language was patterned after a Florida law, and similar language is used in the majority of states. Samuel Stettheimer5 days ago