Britt applauds HUD secretary nominee Scott Turner at Senate hearing
Britt questioned Turner about how he would measure efficiency in HUD’s programming.
Supreme Court hears arguments on Porn ID law similar to Alabama’s
Alabama passed a nearly identical bill, HB164, in the last legislative session.
Reentry Alabama discusses occupational licensing reform
Reentry Alabama highlights challenges in workforce reentry due to Alabama’s broad occupational licensing barriers, urging legislative reform.
Alabama panhandling laws challenged under First Amendment
The 11th Circuit Court is expected to issue a final ruling later this year.
PARCA: Population growth despite lower trends in natural change
Alabama's population grew by 40,000, driven by migration and international immigration, but faces challenges with aging and low birth rates.
Pre-filed bill would require timely wheelchair repairs
HB75 mandates timely wheelchair repairs and dealer accountability, with penalties for non-compliance.
Sen. Katie Britt reintroduces Laken Riley Act in 119th Congress
Britt reintroduced the Laken Riley Act to detain undocumented immigrants accused of theft amid increased bipartisan support.
Decatur City Council to review police department’s internal review
Green Research and Technology will share findings from it's 1,150-hour review of the Decatur Police Department.
Pre-filed bills to add definition for “machine gun” and heightened penalties
The three pre-filed bills aim to define "machine gun," enforce firearm storage requirements and increase penalties for machine gun crimes.
Alabama incarceration rates rose in 2023 amid overcrowding
Alabama’s incarceration rate rose in 2023 with a 6.3 percent increase in women prisoners.