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Alex Jobin is a reporter. You can reach him at [email protected].

Legislature

Senate Judiciary Committee advances bill to increase penalties for terrorist threats

Lawmakers approved a measure Wednesday to elevate certain offenses to Class B felonies and mandate one-year school suspensions for credible threats.

Alex Jobin

February 19, 2026

House passes bill to increase camp safety regulations in Alabama

State lawmakers unanimously approved a bill requiring emergency licenses for overnight camps following a 2025 flash flood that killed 27 people.

Alex Jobin

February 18, 2026

State Sen. April Weaver introduces bill to criminalize “interference with a first responder”

The legislation followed recent civil unrest and sought to penalize individuals who refused orders to stay 25 feet from active scenes.

Alex Jobin

February 17, 2026

Gov. Ivey encourages Alabamians to take advantage of Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday

Governor Kay Ivey urged Alabamians to stock up on tax-free emergency supplies from February 20-22 ahead of the upcoming tornado season.

Alex Jobin

February 16, 2026

House passes bill to notify parents when their child receives a traffic citation

State representatives authorized a $100,000 electronic system Thursday for legal guardians to opt into notifications for a minor's traffic infractions.

Alex Jobin

February 13, 2026

Committee passes bill to prohibit vaping in public spaces

Alabama lawmakers moved Wednesday to include electronic nicotine delivery systems in the state’s indoor smoking ban while honoring Senator Vivian Figures.

Alex Jobin

February 12, 2026

Alabama House passes income tax credit for food bank donations by farmers

Lawmakers unanimously approved the measure to reduce food waste and combat hunger by offering financial incentives for donating surplus agricultural products.

Alex Jobin

February 11, 2026

AG Marshall endorses legislation to restrict CDL access to English speakers

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall backed a federal proposal to limit commercial licenses to English-proficient citizens and legal residents.

Alex Jobin

February 10, 2026

Sen. Britt demands answers from Meta on youth safety allegations

Five senators demanded clarification after court documents suggested Meta employees knew about potential harm and sex trafficking risks to young users.

Alex Jobin

February 9, 2026

Alabama Senate passes bill to allow death penalty for child predators

The legislation allows capital punishment for sexual crimes against children under 12, directly challenging a 2008 U.S. Supreme Court decision on non-murder offenses.

Alex Jobin

February 6, 2026