House committee advances COVID liability bill
The sponsor said the legislation would give businesses, churches, schools and others immunity from civil liability resulting from the COVID-19 crisis.
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Brandon Moseley
Brandon Moseley is a former reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter.
House passes bill to bring back retired judges to deal with case backlog
Retired judges could be brought in on a part-time basis to deal with the judge shortage and a growing backlog of cases.
Bill to allow the collecting of antique slot machines passes the House
HB135 would allow people to collect pre-1960 slot machines.
House passes bill to give some prisoners an opportunity for resentencing
The cases would go back to the trial judge, not the Pardons and Paroles Board.
Lawmaker sponsors bill to shield Alabamians from federal firearms laws
House Bill 337 would prohibit state and local agencies from enforcing some federal firearms laws.
House passes bill giving ALEA wiretapping authority in drug trafficking cases
HB17 passed the House by a vote of 80 to 14 with five members abstaining.
Merrill announces support for “Keep Nine” Supreme Court amendment
A group of 15 secretaries of state issued their support for the “Keep Nine Amendment” recently introduced in Congress.
Aderholt has no “current plans to run for an open Senate seat”
A number of potential candidates will likely announce their intentions to run or not run for Senate in the coming weeks.
Montgomery County Probate Court commemorates Black History Month
The probate court will release four weekly videos showcasing historical records from the Montgomery County Archives.
Alabama leaders comment on Shelby not seeking another term
Alabama leaders were quick to thank Sen. Richard Shelby for his service.