Legislature Senators Reed, Singleton welcome Kirk Hatcher to the Senate Hatcher was sworn in to represent District 26 in the Alabama State Senate. StaffMarch 4, 2021
Legislature Senate votes to give DAs more freedom on the appointment of investigators The appointment of investigators by a DA would not be subject to a county personnel system. Brandon MoseleyMarch 3, 2021
Elections Voters head to the polls in Montgomery Senate special election State Rep. Kirk Hatcher faces former Montgomery City Councilman William Green for the seat vacated by Sen. David Burkette. Brandon MoseleyMarch 2, 2021
Legislature Bill to allow yoga in Alabama schools advances through House committee The House Committee for Education Policy gave the bill a favorable report. John H. GlennMarch 2, 2021
Legislature Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week three Some 745 bills have been introduced to date: 470 in the House and 275 in the Senate. Beth LyonsMarch 1, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The bullies in the Legislature "I wonder why the Alabama Legislature has to be so mean, so full of hate." Joey KennedyFebruary 26, 2021
Legislature Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week two Some 646 bills have been introduced to date: 413 in the House and 233 in the Senate. Beth LyonsFebruary 15, 2021
Governor Governor signs three priority bills into law During the governor’s State of the State Address, she laid out these pieces of legislation as priority bills. StaffFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate mulls Sen. Del Marsh’s lottery, gaming bills Marsh's bills are expected to be brought back to the full Senate after the Legislature's weeklong break. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 12, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Big issues facing the Alabama Legislature "The paramount issues will be reapportionment, gambling and prisons." Steve FlowersFebruary 10, 2021