Legislature Proposed bill would expand drug courts renamed, “accountability courts” SB200 would expand treatment programs while including offenders suffering from mental health issues and offenders who are veterans. Mary Claire WootenMarch 4, 2025
Legislature Vets rally against bill gutting state VA board SB67, led by Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre, will go before a House committee this morning as the bill gets closer to becoming law. Jacob HolmesFebruary 26, 2025
State Alabama lawmakers propose Veterans Resource Center for holistic support The initiative aims to create a comprehensive, sustainable resource hub for veterans, military personnel and their families. StaffFebruary 5, 2025
Legislature Alabama’s Jones, Rafferty honored in 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award The award recognizes elected and appointed officials aged 40 or younger who demonstrate excellence in bipartisan leadership. StaffNovember 21, 2024
Legislature Alabama Arise supports Senate bill to reduce grocery tax SB275 is co-sponsored by all 35 members of the Senate and would phase the grocery tax down from 4 percent to 2 percent over... Patrick DarringtonMay 1, 2023
Legislature Senate committee OKs bill to reduce occupational taxes for cities The Alabama League of Municipalities and several mayors and public officials expressed opposition to the bill, saying it would decimate their revenue streams. Jacob HolmesMarch 22, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to nix state auditor position The Senate also passed a general fund budget, a bill that had been in conference committee this week. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 31, 2022