Legislature House passes bill creating manslaughter charge for drug trafficking leading to overdose Some Democrats voiced concerns that the law could have unintended consequences. Jacob HolmesApril 28, 2023
Legislature “Good time” reduction bill passes House, heads to Ivey After the death of a Bibb County deputy last year, "good time" reductions drew renewed scrutiny. Josh MoonApril 12, 2023
Legislature Advocates gather to lobby for parole oversight bill Advocates say the board is in clear need of oversight considering the precipitous drop in parole approval rates. Jacob HolmesApril 5, 2023
Public safety Montgomery, state considering citations for misdemeanor marijuana possession The policies being considered at both the state and municipal level look to the example of Tuscaloosa. Jacob HolmesApril 3, 2023
Legislature Bill to create parole board oversight sent to subcommittee The percentage of parole requests granted has fallen from 12 percent to 6 percent in the last year. Jacob HolmesMarch 23, 2023
Legislature Bill would repeal superfluous abortion law The targeted law provides a misdemeanor charge for inducing an abortion, in conflict with Alabama's landmark law establishing felony penalties. Jacob HolmesFebruary 20, 2023
Legislature Prison oversight committee grapples with good time executive order, pre-filed bills Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, called the executive order an overreach that seems "retaliatory" to the recent prison work stoppage. Jacob HolmesFebruary 16, 2023
Legislature Bill would allow local governments to reduce local taxes on food The bill stalled in committee last year after the Association of County Commissions of Alabama raised concerns. Jacob HolmesFebruary 15, 2023
Legislature Rep. England brings back bill to create parole oversight The bill is an attempt to make the parole board conform to its own guidelines. Jacob HolmesFebruary 14, 2023
Legislature Bill would require unanimous jury for death penalty — and apply retroactively Rep. Chris England's bill would also apply in cases of judicial override, which the Legislature ended in 2017. Jacob HolmesFebruary 13, 2023