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Legislature / Environment

Alabama Senate advances bill to restrict environmental regulation expansion

The controversial bill, which prohibits state agencies from setting environmental standards stricter than federal law, passed committee 5-2 after heated debate.

Wesley Walter

January 21, 2026

Alabama Senate votes to repeal controversial annexation law

The move reverses a 2025 law authorizing wet municipalities to annex noncontiguous dry county land for resort developments after intense local opposition.

Wesley Walter

January 16, 2026

Alabama House committee OKs squat truck ban, police retirement bill

During its first 2026 meeting, a House committee reviewed a slew of law enforcement and vehicle regulation bills, advancing five measures.

Wesley Walter

January 15, 2026

Alabama Senate committee advances prostate cancer screening legislation

The bipartisan measure requires insurance companies to cover all costs of prostate cancer screenings for high-risk patients across Alabama.

Wesley Walter

January 15, 2026

Alabama’s GOP congressmen endorse “Reconciliation 2.0” package

The $1.6 trillion framework includes measures to cut health care costs, repeal the estate tax, and expand restrictions on federal funding for abortion providers.

Wesley Walter

January 14, 2026

Stand Up Mobile celebrates five years of voting advocacy

Attendees reflected on voting rights history and ballot access challenges during the celebration, featuring a keynote from civil rights activist Maya Wiley.

Wesley Walter

January 13, 2026

Los Angeles, California, USA - June 10, 2025: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) field officers guard a federal building during ICE deportation protests in Downtown LA.

Alabama Congressional Delegation splits on fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting

The Alabama delegation split sharply along party lines after an immigration officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, sparking protests across the state.

Wesley Walter

January 9, 2026

Alabama Democratic candidates urge unity, reform at election filing event

Congressional hopefuls gathered Wednesday, filing paperwork and uniting to present voters with feasible alternatives to longtime incumbent congressmen.

Wesley Walter

January 8, 2026

Rep. Terri Sewell joins Jan. 6 anniversary panel, reflecting on day of attack

Congresswoman Terri Sewell discussed being trapped in the House gallery, recalling how she wept for democracy and described the riot as an attempted coup.

Wesley Walter

January 7, 2026

Alabama candidates begin filing for 2026 races

Monday marked a major milestone in Alabama’s 2026 election cycle as qualifying opened for state and federal offices, drawing incumbents and challengers.

Wesley Walter

January 6, 2026