Legislature House passes “first grade readiness” bill Under the law, students would either need to complete kindergarten or pass an assessment before first grade. Jacob HolmesApril 19, 2023
Legislature House has very little contention in third legislative week Most bills passed in the Alabama House last week sailed through without a single vote of opposition. Jacob HolmesApril 17, 2023
Courts Voicemail from Will Dismukes’ father supports theory of prosecution Bill Dismukes took the stand and mostly upheld Will's version of events, but his testimony was contradicted by a voicemail. Jacob HolmesApril 13, 2023
Legislature “Divisive concepts” bill back on the calendar for Alabama House The bill advanced out of the House and a Senate committee last session but failed to reach the Senate floor. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2023
Legislature Recap: What the Alabama House passed in its second legislative week Outside of one controversial bill that stalled regarding the use of cell phones while driving, the House remained mostly in sync last week. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2023
Legislature Bill to ban cell phone use while driving stalls in the House Democrats expressed concerns about the potential for profiling, and members from both sides questioned how the law would be applied. Jacob HolmesApril 5, 2023
Legislature First pre-filed bill of new session aimed to crack down on fentanyl dealers The bill adds mandatory minimum sentences for people possessing amounts of fentanyl that signify an intent to distribute the deadly drug. Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2023
Legislature House Speaker Ledbetter announces standing committees The committees are a crucial piece of the legislative process. Jacob HolmesJanuary 13, 2023
Legislature Nathaniel Ledbetter installed as Alabama House speaker The House also voted for Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, to serve as speaker pro tem without any dissent. Jacob HolmesJanuary 11, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Some legislative leaders retire or pass away Reps. Victor Gaston and Howard Sanderford are going home. Steve McMillan passed away during the last session in April. Steve FlowersDecember 7, 2022