Speaker wishes Legislature had been able to pass a lottery-gaming bill
McCutcheon said that the governor might call a special session on gambling "if there is an opportunity.”
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Brandon Moseley
Brandon Moseley is a former reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter.
Legislature passes bill to reform civil asset forfeiture
The legislation reforms the procedures through which the state can seize assets because the owner is accused of criminal wrongdoing.
Governor could send medical marijuana bill back to the Legislature today
The Legislature would have to address the medical marijuana bill if the governor amends or vetoes it before the close of session.
Today is the last day of Alabama’s 2021 Legislative Session
The House has an 18-bill special order calendar for the last day of the 2021 Legislative Session.
House to address civil asset forfeiture reform on last day of session
The House Rules Committee has made civil asset forfeiture reform a high priority for the last day of the session.
State Rep. Shane Stringer fired over gun rights stance
Stringer was fired as a deputy sheriff by Sheriff Sam Cochran for sponsoring permitless carry legislation.
Governor signs more bills into law
Gov. Kay Ivey signed the education supplemental appropriation, the wine shipment bill and the Daylight Savings Time bill.
Sewell, Shelby, Tuberville introduce Alabama Black Belt Heritage Area bill
The Black Belt was named for its soil, but this region has also been fertile ground for Black history and the Civil Rights Movement.
Alabama congressmen honor law enforcement during National Police Week
Members of Alabama's congressional delegation saluted the dedication and sacrifice of America’s law enforcement officers.
Cheney remains defiant, Rogers suggests she may run for president
“That’s what it looks like when somebody is running for president,” Congressman Mike Rogers said.