Legislature Senate committee approves bill allowing virtual parole hearings for inmates Under current law, inmates are not permitted to attend their parole hearings. Mary Claire WootenMarch 20, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt announces Senate Judiciary Subcommittee assignments Britt will serve on the Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration, among others. StaffFebruary 6, 2025
Congress Sen. Katie Britt joins Senate Judiciary Committee The Judiciary Committee evaluates all judicial nominations for the federal judiciary, including the Supreme Court. StaffDecember 24, 2024
Legislature Bill targeting shoplifting passes Senate Judiciary committee The bill would create the crime of organized retail theft and add language targeting retail theft. Patrick DarringtonMay 1, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate committee OKs bill to allow concealed carry without a permit The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Tuscaloosa, now moves to the Senate for consideration. John H. GlennFebruary 2, 2022
News Alabama Forestry Association endorses Tom Whatley for state Senate Whatley is running for re-election in state Senate District 27. Brandon MoseleySeptember 9, 2021
State Cam Ward appointed to Gov. Kay Ivey’s cabinet Ivey commended Ward for his work as director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles, which he began in November. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 29, 2021
Legislature Bill to allow the collecting of antique slot machines passes the House HB135 would allow people to collect pre-1960 slot machines. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 11, 2021
Legislature Orr pre-files bill to limit use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement The bill would prohibit law enforcement from using facial recognition as the sole basis to establish probable cause or arrest. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 1, 2021
National Alabama Republicans satisfied with Barrett’s performance A vote to send Barrett’s nomination to the Senate floor is scheduled for Oct. 22. Brandon MoseleyOctober 16, 2020