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Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee holds public hearing on prison oversight legislation

Proponents shared stories of corruption and deplorable conditions Wednesday during a hearing on a bill to establish an independent office to monitor Alabama prisons.

March 12, 2026

Gov. Ivey signs bill requiring English proficiency for truck drivers

Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation Wednesday requiring commercial drivers to prove federal work authorization and English proficiency to enhance Alabama highway safety.

March 12, 2026

Pledge, prayer period could soon be mandated in Alabama schools

Alabama voters would ultimately have to approve the constitutional amendment if it clears the Senate.

March 11, 2026

Pro Tem Gudger announces “Power To The People Act,” expanding PSC to seven elected seats

Garlan Gudger proposed expanding the Alabama Public Service Commission to seven elected seats while prohibiting utility rate increases through 2029.

March 11, 2026

Committee advances Senate bill targeting property title fraud

An Alabama Senate committee advanced a bill creating new protections, tools and safeguards to prevent fraudulent real estate title transfers.

March 11, 2026

House committee passes bill to allow rounding of cash transactions amid penny shortage

An Alabama House committee approved legislation Tuesday to allow retailers to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel amid a nationwide penny shortage.

March 11, 2026

Legislature OKs disabled veteran home purchase legislation

Alabama lawmakers sent a measure to the governor Tuesday to help disabled veterans secure home loans by adjusting debt-to-income ratio calculations.

March 11, 2026

Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Eight

Lawmakers enacted new criminal penalties and coastal regulations, while advancing proposals on school policy and public transparency.

March 9, 2026

House expands Capitol complex safety bill to restrict drones

The House substituted and amended SB231 on the floor to expand to "Capitol area" and restrict unmanned aircrafts from flying over.

March 6, 2026

House advances proposal to make Miss Alabama official state ambassador

Lawmakers unanimously advanced legislation to make Miss Alabama a voluntary state ambassador tasked with promoting civic engagement and goodwill.

March 6, 2026