Legislature Education budget includes $1M for Troy program combatting “woke capitalism” The money is directed to the Free Enterprise Scholars program, a new program at Troy. Jacob HolmesMay 9, 2023
Legislature Senate committee strips water park, other project funding from $2.8B education bill Instead, the bill creates a grant program to help schools with capital projects and a new rainy day fund. Jacob HolmesMay 4, 2023
Legislature Senate committee cuts rebate from $400 per filer to $100 The change comes as lawmakers put their support behind reducing the state's grocery tax. Jacob HolmesMay 4, 2023
Elections With big lead, Orr still raising money in District 3 Senate race Libertarian challenger Rick Chandler criticized Alabama's lack of limitations on campaign contributions. Jacob HolmesOctober 17, 2022
Elections Libertarian candidate criticizes ALGOP resolutions Rick Chandler is a Libertarian candidate challenging Republican incumbent Arthur Orr for the State Senate District 3 seat. Jacob HolmesAugust 17, 2022
Legislature State senator to file legislation related to vaccine mandates during special session It would require a two-thirds majority in both chambers, as the special session was specifically called to address redistricting. John H. GlennOctober 29, 2021
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses Arthur Orr for state Senate Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, is seeking re-election in state Senate District 3. Brandon MoseleySeptember 3, 2021
Legislature Legislature passes ban on “vaccine passports” Any new vaccine requirements for students or for customers of businesses are banned by this legislation. Brandon MoseleyMay 18, 2021
Legislature Legislature passes bill to reform civil asset forfeiture The legislation reforms the procedures through which the state can seize assets because the owner is accused of criminal wrongdoing. Brandon MoseleyMay 18, 2021
Legislature House to address civil asset forfeiture reform on last day of session The House Rules Committee has made civil asset forfeiture reform a high priority for the last day of the session. Brandon MoseleyMay 17, 2021