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Voters overwhelmingly approved the amendment, which lets judges deny bond for more violent offenses when defendants pose a public threat.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Ivey replaces five Alabama Public Television board members amid PBS debate
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
Gov. Ivey announces final round of 2026 Rebuild Alabama grants
Ivey signs “Dolly Day” proclamation in honor of Dolly Parton
Gov. Ivey hosts ADOC’s graduating class of 2026
- Legislature
Analysis | The governor has the microphone. The Legislature has the votes
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
- Economy
Jeff. Co. treasurer, fiscal leaders warn Trump policies to worsen housing crisis
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
Hyundai to invest $500 million in Montgomery hybrid production
Sen. Britt backs bipartisan AI transparency legislation
Ivey halts dyed diesel enforcement to aid farmers, timber workers hit by high prices
- National
Britt plans Alabama service academy information sessions
National police union backs Figures’ education aid bill
Opinion | Fraud is in the facts of the case, not the eye of the beholder
Britt celebrates Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project groundbreaking
Robertsdale players eligible to play today as AHSAA lawsuit drags on
- Education
- Health
Alabama Board of Nursing ransomware attack may have exposed personal information
State ban on vaping in indoor public spaces to take effect this week
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
Alabama’s uninsured rate exposes Medicaid expansion gap
- Opinion
Analysis | The governor has the microphone. The Legislature has the votes
Opinion | Police shortages aren’t unique to Montgomery. Neither are the solutions
Opinion | Fraud is in the facts of the case, not the eye of the beholder
Opinion | A new Tennessee River bridge could unlock Lawrence County and Northwest Alabama’s next boom
Opinion | Ron Sparks is the public servant people say they want
Constitutional Amendment stories
State
Alabama primary voters consider Aniah’s Law expansion and district attorney salary protections constitutional amendments on statewide ballots this election cycle.
Legislature
The proposed constitutional amendment advanced Tuesday without discussion, though it would ultimately require approval from Alabama voters.
Legislature
State lawmakers moved a bill requiring Alabama public schools to play the national anthem weekly, despite concerns over making it a constitutional amendment.
News
Conservative estimates suggested a comprehensive gaming package could generate roughly $750 million per year, returning lost revenue to Alabama.
Congress
Rep. Sewell backed an amendment to ensure no government official, including the president, is immune from criminal prosecution for official acts.
News
Does the U.S. Constitution have a 28th Amendment? Alabama’s attorney general says definitely not.
Congress
"Our country deserves leaders truly accountable to the people they serve," Britt said.
Legislature
The two-bill package, including a constitutional amendment that must be approved by voters, now moves to the senate.
State
The proposed constitutional amendment is designed to make local legislation easier to enact.