How a change in tactics led to a grand new gambling deal
The Poarch Creek Indians and the dog track owners finally did the one thing they've been avoiding: Talking to each other.
Legislature
Lawmaker sponsors bill to increase penalties for rioters
The bill also creates the new crime of assault against a first responder in the first and second degrees.
Bill to eliminate straight-party voting introduced in the House
Straight-party voting has steadily increased to more than half of all ballots cast since 2012.
Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week two
Some 646 bills have been introduced to date: 413 in the House and 233 in the Senate.
Governor signs three priority bills into law
During the governor’s State of the State Address, she laid out these pieces of legislation as priority bills.
February 12, 2021
Alabama Senate committee votes to criminalize treatment for transgender minors
A Gadsden police officer testified about getting care for his transgender daughter, which would be outlawed by the proposed legislation.
Alabama Senate mulls Sen. Del Marsh’s lottery, gaming bills
Marsh's bills are expected to be brought back to the full Senate after the Legislature's weeklong break.
Alabama Senate GOP leadership praise passage of priority legislation
The legislation includes economic incentives and legal protections from lawsuits related to the pandemic.
House passes bill allowing smart cell technology
The telecommunications bill will allow smart cell phone towers to be mounted on existing utility poles.
BCA commends Legislature for securing COVID liability protections
Exceptions would exist if the covered entity acted with wanton, reckless, willful or intentional misconduct.
February 12, 2021