Rep. Yarbrough to file bill to include abortion under Alabama homicide law
The bill would effectively mean that women seeking abortions could be prosecuted for homicide.
Montgomery mayor details alleged extortion scheme in response to leaked audio
Mayor Steven Reed said he has started the process of taking legal action against Charles Lee, who he said leaked the audio.
Bill would create penalty for failure to disclose concealed carry to officers
The Alabama Legislature created the duty to disclose as part of its legislation last year, but did not include a penalty.
Bill would repeal superfluous abortion law
The targeted law provides a misdemeanor charge for inducing an abortion, in conflict with Alabama's landmark law establishing felony penalties.
Corizon prison healthcare provider declares bankruptcy, YesCare apparently replaces CEO
Sara Tirschwell, who has been CEO of both Corizon and YesCare, is no longer listed as CEO on the YesCare website.
Prison oversight committee grapples with good time executive order, pre-filed bills
Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, called the executive order an overreach that seems "retaliatory" to the recent prison work stoppage.
Bill would allow local governments to reduce local taxes on food
The bill stalled in committee last year after the Association of County Commissions of Alabama raised concerns.
Rep. England brings back bill to create parole oversight
The bill is an attempt to make the parole board conform to its own guidelines.
Bill would require unanimous jury for death penalty — and apply retroactively
Rep. Chris England's bill would also apply in cases of judicial override, which the Legislature ended in 2017.
ADEM director issues statement on Moody fire to Environmental Management Commission
Director Lance LeFleur said the situation exposed shortcoming in the ability to respond to unregulated activities.