Alex Jobin

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Office of Information Technology releases update on May 2025 cybersecurity event

Alabama’s OIT is working with experts to contain the breach, secure systems and restore services after employee credentials were compromised.

May 13, 2025

Lifelong Alabama Republican and ex-NATO official criticizes GOP shift on Ukraine

An Alabama Republican and former NATO official criticized Trump and GOP politicians for shifting away from supporting Ukraine and toward appeasement.

May 12, 2025

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. speaks at the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Defense secretary, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.()

Tuberville introduces bill to expand R&D tax deductions for businesses

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-AL, recently joined U.S. Sen. Todd Young, R-IN, in introducing the American Innovation and Jobs Act, a piece of legislation focused on expanding research and development (R&D) tax deductions for small businesses and startups in the U.S. An official press release from Tuberville regarding the legislation claims that the bill would … Continued

May 9, 2025

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Grocery tax reduction bill heads to governor’s desk

If signed, the grocery tax reduction would go into effect on Sept. 1 of this year.

May 8, 2025

Senate passes bill to restructure Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

The legislation aims to expand the parole board from three members to five, and remove the power to appoint the board's chair from the governor.

May 7, 2025

Bill restricting firearm access for felons, immigrants, minors heads to governor’s desk

SB119 expands firearm prohibitions for recent and repeat felons, undocumented immigrants and minors, and significantly increases penalties for illegal possession.

May 6, 2025

Tuberville introduces “Understanding the True Cost of College Act”

The legislation would create a uniform financial aid offer form and standardize terms to describe financial aid.

May 5, 2025

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Bill limiting youthful offender status for murder heads to Senate floor

Legislation removing judicial discretion for certain murder charges has advanced in the Alabama Senate.

May 2, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee passes law enforcement immunity bill despite objections

The committee advanced HB202 to broaden law enforcement immunity amid criticism over its vague protections against excessive force.

May 1, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee shoots down bill to restore partial bail in Alabama

The committee ultimately rejected HB42 by a thin margin.

May 1, 2025