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Legislature

Alabama House Republicans unveil 2022 agenda

Many issues on the agenda are not a surprise: banning Critical Race Theory, allowing permitless carry, expanding rural broadband and more.

January 6, 2022

New Alabama Legislature website now online

Senate Secretary Pat Harris called the website “probably the No. 1 legislative website in the nation” Tuesday during a demonstration for stakeholders.

January 5, 2022

Alabama Legislature to roll out revamped website

Statehouse officials said the changes will make the site easier to navigate and provide more information.

December 30, 2021

Lawmaker says COVID vaccine exemption forms “working exactly as they should”

More than 30,000 forms have been downloaded and only 31 have been appealed, according to the law's sponsor Sen. Chris Elliot, R-Fairhope.

December 24, 2021

Bill would allow permitless carry in Alabama, critics say law poses safety issues

Opponents say the permits create opportunities to get violent criminals off the streets.

December 23, 2021

Club for Growth PAC backs Barry Moore for Congress

The PAC says it supports limited government and economic freedom.

December 23, 2021

CBD, cannabis and marijuana: What’s the difference?

CBD derived from hemp is already available over-the-counter. Medical cannabis will be heavily regulated.

December 22, 2021

Ivey, Britt, Allen lead in Young Republicans straw poll

The poll asked respondents to choose between announced candidates in every statewide race on the Republican Primary ballot.

December 21, 2021

University of Alabama Faculty Senate formally opposes ban of Critical Race Theory

The University of Alabama Faculty Senate has officially passed a resolution stating its opposition to legislation banning critical race theory.

December 20, 2021

Lawmaker, secretary of state seek to block private funding of election process

The bills are in response to a series of 2020 grants funded by Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

December 16, 2021