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The Legislature introduced and passed dozens of bills addressing an abundance of issues — except gambling.Â
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Thomas shows strong fundraising start in Lee County district judge race
Forestry Association endorses Will Sellers for Alabama Supreme Court
Clay Thomas announces run for district judge
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David Cole again takes election challenge to the Alabama Supreme Court
- Governor
Ivey signs bill giving more leniency before driver’s license suspension
Gov. Ivey delivers another pay raise to Alabama teachers
Ivey sets first execution since statewide moratorium
Ivey signs bill blocking trans women from college women’s sports
Governor opposes parole of Judith Ann Neelley, convicted of killing child
- Legislature
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Sen. Britt: China must stop helping Iran work around American sanctions
Bridges battle continues: Fate of ALDOT’s constitutional authority hangs in the balance
USDA to send help to farmers after Ivey’s disaster designation request
Sen. Britt, colleagues introduce bill to extend small business tax relief
SCOTUS decision on Alabama’s congressional districts to come within the month
- Education
UA to commemorate 60th anniversary of desegregation
Gov. Ivey delivers another pay raise to Alabama teachers
State Treasurer’s Office Kicks Off Annual College Savings Giveaway
Legislature passes loan system amid moves to save Birmingham-Southern
Graduations declined in 2022, but college and career readiness improved
- Health
Anti-vape bills pass second committees
Report: Alabama is one of the top 10 deadliest states for workers
Advocacy groups to rally for Medicaid expansion
New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences to be established in Demopolis by 2026
Medical associations launch campaign to warn Alabamians of fentanyl dangers
- Opinion
2023 Legislative Session stories
Legislature
SB158 would require reporting of involuntary commitment orders for inpatient and outpatient care to ALEA.
Governor
Advocates argued that debt-based suspensions only created further harm.
Legislature
Many of the major pieces of legislation that dominated the last weeks of the session are pending action by the governor.
Legislature
The legislation should reduce the current tax rate on food in Alabama over the next couple of years.Â
Legislature
The final version puts a cumulative $25 million cap on the overtime tax break annually.
Legislature
Altogether, the state's budgets represent $15 billion in appropriations.
Legislature
The law gives law enforcement agencies a clear process to disclose footage to the subject of the recordings.
Featured Opinion
Ainsworth didn't have to take on the grocery tax. But he did. And all Alabamians will benefit because of it.
Legislature
The language was patterned after a Florida law, and similar language is used in the majority of states.
