Prisons Alabama AG pushes for end to ban on death penalty for child rape Marshall wants to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court's 2008 ruling that disallowed the death penalty for child sexual abuse convictions. Wesley Walter5 days ago
Elections April Weaver announces candidacy for new term in Alabama Senate Weaver cited successful passage of legislation protecting conservative Alabama values and fighting violent crime across the state during her tenure. StaffAugust 12, 2025
Legislature Sen. April Weaver legislation targets porch pirates with up to 20-year prison sentence The bill would make “porch piracy” a felony offense punishable by up to 20 years in prison. StaffDecember 19, 2024
Legislature Gambling bill faces a roadblock in Senate Interestingly, Gov. Kay Ivey's strong endorsement of the gaming package has not swayed some senators' positions. Bill BrittMarch 5, 2024
Legislature New committee roles announced for Sens. Weaver, Givhan and Kelley Weaver, Givhan, and Kelley will begin their new assignments at the start of the next regular legislative session on Feb. 6. StaffDecember 1, 2023
Legislature State Sen. Weaver to bring bill in response to false abduction of Carlee Russell The bill will create a felony for carrying out a false abudction. Jacob HolmesAugust 1, 2023
News Bills to slash “good time” accrual advance in House and Senate committees Opponents raised concerns about overcrowding and losing one of the few incentives for good behavior within the prisons. Jacob HolmesMarch 23, 2023
Legislature Ainsworth, Ledbetter lend support to bill designed to slash correctional incentive time The bill has been tied to the shooting death of Bibb County Deputy Brad Johnson. Jacob HolmesFebruary 24, 2023
Legislature Pre-filed bills would slash incentive time accruals The bill proposes significant reductions in the amount of days offered in return for good behavior from incarcerated individuals. Jacob HolmesJanuary 31, 2023
News Alabama Forestry Association endorses April Weaver for re-election in Senate D14 Weaver will seek the Republican nomination for Senate District 14 in the primary election on May 24, 2022. StaffDecember 15, 2021