Legislature Grocery tax reduction bill heads to governor’s desk If signed, the grocery tax reduction would go into effect on Sept. 1 of this year. Alex Jobin9 hours ago
Legislature Senate passes bill to restructure Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles The legislation aims to expand the parole board from three members to five, and remove the power to appoint the board's chair from the... Alex Jobin1 day ago
Legislature Alfa health plans move toward final Senate vote More than 30 Alabama health care and community organizations signed onto a letter urging legislators to oppose the plans. Jacob HolmesApril 23, 2025
Legislature Alabama Legislature passes paid parental leave for state workers The bill now heads to Governor Kay Ivey for her expected signature. StaffMarch 21, 2025
Elections AFA announces its endorsement of Matt Woods for Alabama Senate District 5 Woods currently serves in the Alabama House of Representatives for District 13. StaffMarch 18, 2025
Legislature Senate passes bill to allow Jackson Hospital to restructure debt following bankruptcy Sen. Kirk Hatcher introduced the bill in the wake of Jackson Hospital and Clinic in Montgomery filing for bankruptcy. Alex JobinMarch 7, 2025
Legislature Bill requiring increased job contacts for unemployed individuals advances to Senate The bill would require individuals receiving unemployment to contact five potential employers each week. Jacob HolmesMarch 5, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate’s anti-immigrant bills get public condemnation but committee approval The first day of committee meetings included a smorgasbord of anti-immigrant legislation. Josh MoonFebruary 6, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Garlan Gudger: New leader of the Alabama Senate He is a solid Republican but is liked by the Democrats. Steve FlowersFebruary 6, 2025
Legislature For Senate Secretary Pat Harris, being unknown is a sign of a job well done Harris has served as secretary of the Alabama Senate for nearly 15 years. Jacob HolmesDecember 25, 2024