Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses Jabo Waggoner for state Senate "Forestry and forest products are an integral part of Alabama's thriving economy,” Waggoner said. StaffNovember 15, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Jim Preuitt: A force in the Alabama Senate As I am writing this in my office, I am looking at a picture of Jim and me standing together, arms embraced in the... Steve FlowersNovember 3, 2021
Legislature House committee passes Senate, State Board of Education maps Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, said he expects the bills to pass the House as they are. Jacob HolmesNovember 2, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate passes Senate, State School Board districts The two Senate bills now travel to the House for consideration. John H. GlennNovember 2, 2021
Legislature Legislature approves $1.3 billion prison construction package With a final vote in the House, Gov. Kay Ivey's weeklong special session ended Friday afternoon. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 1, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate approves use of $400 million of COVID relief for prison construction The House is expected to vote Friday on final passage for one bill, with the rest of the bills awaiting the governor's signature. John H. GlennOctober 1, 2021
Elections Rep. Mike Jones announces candidacy for Alabama Senate seat Jones will run for the Republican nomination for the District 31 seat in the Alabama state Senate. StaffJuly 8, 2021
Elections Alabama Sen. Jim McClendon will not seek reelection in 2022 McClendon has served five terms in the Legislature and serves as co-chair of the Joint Reapportionment Committee. Eddie BurkhalterMay 20, 2021
Legislature Bill to remove some public school, state park construction oversight passes House, Senate Opponents of the bill say it could lead to dangerous mistakes, putting first responders and students at risk. Eddie BurkhalterApril 30, 2021
Legislature Senate OKs bill to require health care facilities to allow visitation The legislation would guarantee that Alabamians in nursing homes be allowed at least one visitor — even during a public health emergency. Brandon MoseleyApril 21, 2021