Economy House committee advances expansion to seafood labeling regulations Alabama lawmakers advance legislation mandating genetic testing and menu labels to ensure seafood is properly labeled as foreign or domestic. Wesley WalterFebruary 19, 2026
Party politics Alabama lawmakers join Tea Party bus tour demanding “only US Citizens vote” Evidence has shown few noncitizen voters exist and have little to no impact on elections. Jacob HolmesSeptember 1, 2025
Legislature Proposed bill would protect pharmacists who recommend off-label meds Alabama lawmakers passed a similar bill last year protecting doctors who prescribed off-label medications. Jacob HolmesJanuary 13, 2025
Legislature House Republicans want Antifa designated as a terrorist organization Antifa is not a formally organized group nationally or in Alabama, so the resolution targets “those who act under the banner of Antifa." Samuel StettheimerJune 7, 2023
Legislature Legislature approves bill to keep GOMESA money in coastal counties The bill now heads to Gov. Ivey’s desk to be signed. StaffFebruary 25, 2022
Legislature House passes bill to decriminalize possession of vintage slot machines An amendment to ensure the machines aren't used for private gambling failed. Jacob HolmesFebruary 9, 2022
Legislature Chip Brown pre-files bill to provide tax cuts to Gulf Coast commercial fishermen Bait, equipment and materials used by the commercial fishing industry would be exempt from both sales and use taxes under Brown’s legislation. Brandon MoseleySeptember 21, 2021
Elections Chip Brown announces he is running for re-election to the Alabama House If elected, it would be Brown's second term in the House of Representatives. Brandon MoseleyJune 25, 2021
Legislature Legislature gives final passage to Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights The bill provides fundamental protections and guarantees to those who have suffered from certain violent crimes. StaffMay 18, 2021
Legislature Legislature gives final approval to Aniah’s law The constitutional amendment would allow judges to deny bail to some defendants accused of violent crimes. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021