State finance officials warn record-high revenues can’t be relied on
The state General Fund and Education Trust Fund saw historic revenues in 2021 due largely to federal pandemic assistance.
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ALGOP chairman expresses support for permitless carry legislation
Alabama's sheriffs, district attorneys and county commissioners are against the measure, saying it makes law enforcement and citizens less safe.
January 12, 2022
Governor, Statehouse leadership discussing special session to allocate remaining American Rescue Plan funds
This possible special session could be called as early as the first month of the regular legislative session, the source said, which is scheduled to begin Tuesday.
Alabama abortion ban author cautions against following Texas’ example
Attorney Eric Johnston, president of the Alabama Pro-Life Coalition, says the new law “violates the basic tenets of legal procedures in this country.”
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.
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See recent postsAlabama lawmakers want to make the gun problem worse
GOP policies have flooded the streets with weapons, leading to rising gun violence rates. Now they want to make it worse.
A new push for a comprehensive gambling bill
New ads promote the economic impact of approving a comprehensive gambling and lottery bill.
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.
Baldwin, Mobile county Democratic parties condemn “constitutional carry” bill
HB6 will be introduced officially during the upcoming regular legislative session beginning Jan. 11.
Alabama Legislature to roll out revamped website
Statehouse officials said the changes will make the site easier to navigate and provide more information.