Alex Jobin

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Legislature

Alabama Senate Republicans continue to stonewall Dem legislation with partisan calendar

State Senator Rodger Smitherman criticized the Republican majority Thursday for repeatedly excluding Democratic bills from the daily legislative agenda.

March 20, 2026

Committee weighs bill to criminalize “interference with a first responder”

Proponents argued the measure addresses safety issues, while opponents warned it could limit police accountability and First Amendment rights.

March 19, 2026

Senate Judiciary Committee passes bill to prohibit youthful offender status for capital murder charges

Despite concerns about unintended consequences for accessories, lawmakers advanced legislation Wednesday that limits judicial discretion for teen suspects.

March 19, 2026

Alabama Senate committee passes school prayer and pledge bill

The proposed constitutional amendment advanced Tuesday without discussion, though it would ultimately require approval from Alabama voters.

March 18, 2026

Mayor Randall Woodfin announces Birmingham’s 2026 legislative priorities

The mayor added that Birmingham's legislative delegation has shown strong bipartisan support for the policies.

March 17, 2026

Alabama Senate foregoes prison oversight bill in favor of pilot program

State leaders launched a one-year pilot program for the Examiners of Public Accounts to inspect facilities and report on prison conditions.

March 13, 2026

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee holds public hearing on prison oversight legislation

Proponents shared stories of corruption and deplorable conditions Wednesday during a hearing on a bill to establish an independent office to monitor Alabama prisons.

March 12, 2026

House committee passes bill to allow rounding of cash transactions amid penny shortage

An Alabama House committee approved legislation Tuesday to allow retailers to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel amid a nationwide penny shortage.

March 11, 2026

Republican Liberty Caucus endorses Case Dixon in CD6

Candidate Case Dixon secured backing from the Republican Liberty Caucus, an organization advocating for extreme free-market reforms.

March 10, 2026

Pete Buttigieg to visit Birmingham for town hall with Mayor Randall Woodfin

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will join Mayor Randall Woodfin at the Carver Theatre to discuss infrastructure and economic opportunity on Monday.

March 9, 2026