Congress Brooks, Moore vote against bill to protect victims of child sexual abuse The act would require the FBI to use "multidisciplinary teams" in the investigation of child sexual abuse. John H. GlennDecember 23, 2022
Featured Opinion Analysis | The gambling bill passed its first hurdle, but why is the state picking winners Critics say the gaming bill is picking winners by limiting licensing locations. It's also protecting local businesses. Josh MoonMarch 10, 2022
Legislature Tax exemption bill for retirees passes Alabama Senate The bill would allow up to $6,000 in tax exemptions for taxable retirement income for Alabamians who are 65 years or older. John H. GlennFebruary 16, 2022
Legislature Bill to allow Alabama Space Guard passes Senate A measure authorizing the inclusion of a Space National Guard within the Alabama National Guard passed in the Alabama Senate Tuesday. John H. GlennFebruary 16, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate committee OKs bill to allow concealed carry without a permit The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Tuscaloosa, now moves to the Senate for consideration. John H. GlennFebruary 2, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Are Alabama Christians filing religious exemptions taking God’s name in vain? More than 85 percent of Alabamians identify as Christians, and very few branches of Christianity have any instruction regarding vaccines. Jacob HolmesNovember 9, 2021
Legislature Alternate prison construction bill emerges to create smaller capacity facilities The bill, submitted Tuesday, would create two new correctional facilities within Elmore and Escambia counties, each holding up to 3,000 people. John H. GlennSeptember 30, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Another “guns in church” bill is coming. It will be as pointless as the previous versions You can take your gun to church, unless the church says you can’t. There is no law that will change this. And there will... Josh MoonJanuary 2, 2020
National House passes Sewell’s bill to restore voting rights protections On Friday, the House of Representatives passed Rep. Terri Sewell’s bill to restore voting protection and eliminate potential local and state voter suppression laws. ... Jessa Reid BollingDecember 9, 2019
Opinion Opinion | Legislature ignoring charter school law Our Montgomery lawmakers often labor long and hard at drafting a bill — and then ignoring what they wrote later on. There is no... Larry LeeJuly 8, 2019