Prisons Chris England reacts to prison commissioner’s departure Perhaps no other Alabama lawmaker has been more vocal in calling for Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn's replacement. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 8, 2021
Legislature Committee OKs draft redistricting maps over criticism from Democrats Democrats questioned the process, saying they did not have time to digest the information before coming to a vote. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2021
Legislature Comprehensive gambling, lottery bill appears to be dead for the session House Speaker Mac McCutcheon said he will not bring gambling to the floor of the House if they do not have the votes. Brandon MoseleyMay 7, 2021
Legislature House approves $5.3 million in raises for Alabama judges and district attorneys The bill aims to make judicial compensation uniform across the state and competitive with what other states are paying. Brandon MoseleyMay 3, 2021
Legislature Alabama Democratic Party announces support for marijuana legalization “We’ve seen the progress that other states have made," Democratic Party Chairman Chris England said. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Legislature Anti-rioting bill advances out of committee Democrats opposed the legislation, saying it could affect peaceful protesters, too. Brandon MoseleyMarch 17, 2021
Legislature Rioting bill delayed after concerns it could stifle free speech Rep. Chris England was concerned that the new definition of a riot would result in the arrest of peaceful protestors and harsher penalties. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 10, 2021
Legislature Committee OKs bill to make it a crime to lie to law enforcement A bill to make it a crime to give a false statement to law enforcement advanced in the House Judiciary Committee. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 26, 2021
Legislature Habitual offender law repeal parked in a subcommittee The Habitual Felony Offender Act was aimed at stopping crime by giving a life sentence to anyone with three serious felonies. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 4, 2021
News ADP Chair Chris England: Capitol mob was encouraged by Brooks, Trump Brooks and Trump both gave speeches before a large segment of the rallygoers left and attacked the U.S. Capitol building. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 8, 2021