Lawmakers warned of rising Alabama SNAP costs at budget hearing
Alabama lawmakers were warned that SNAP error rates and federal policy changes could cost the state over $200 million by 2028.
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State Rep. Chip Brown pre-files legislation to bolster commercial seafood industry
His legislative package included measures to support commercial fishing, retail seafood sales and the protection of local marine waters.
Alabama counties unite to protect online sales tax program
County commissioners statewide unanimously approved a resolution encouraging the legislature to oppose changes to the online sales tax program.
August 26, 2025
Bill to let governor, AG appoint interim police chiefs prefiled for 2026 session
Interim police chiefs may be necessary because sometimes elections for mayor are “just a popularity contest,” Rep. Reed Ingram said.
Rep. Matt Simpson hopes death penalty bill shifts legal precedent
Simpson discussed working to shift legal precedent regulating the use of the death penalty during a Monday media appearance.
Bill reintroduced to ease religious exemptions in Alabama schools
The bill would allow written declarations for vaccine religious exemptions in Alabama schools and colleges.
Poll: Republican voters want focus on economic issues, not culture wars
Nearly 59 percent of Republican primary voters say economic issues should come before cultural fights, despite Legislature’s recent priorities.
August 11, 2025
Lawmakers hold contract for attorney sanctioned over AI-generated citations in prison case
Alabama lawmakers paused a $200,000 contract for a sanctioned attorney, citing drawn-out prison litigation and concerns over AI-generated filings.
Bill to exempt optical aids from Alabama sales tax filed again for 2026 session
The Alabama House of Representatives previously passed a bill to exempt optical aids from sales tax, but it failed in the Senate. Now, it's back.
Alabama lawmakers renew push for death penalty in child rape cases
The legislation will be reintroduced during the 2026 Legislative Session.