Bill to deny youthful offender status for murder charges passes committee
HB146 seeks to deny youthful offender status to anyone older than 16 that's charged with murder or capital murder.
Legislature
Rep. Kenneth Paschal files due process bill for DHR investigations
Under the provisions of House Bill 340, DHR will be required to notify parents, guardians, or custodians in writing if they are under investigation.
February 27, 2025
Advocates call on state lawmakers to expand Medicaid, oppose farm bureau health plans
Alabama is one of just 10 states that has not yet expanded Medicaid coverage, and advocates said the Medicaid gap can be deadly.
Gov. Ivey’s ADVA restructuring bill gains key veterans’ support
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, The American Legion, and the American Veterans have collectively endorsed the bill.
February 26, 2025
Bill backed by Gov. Ivey would secure paid parental leave for state employees, educators
Sponsored by Sen. Vivian Figures and Rep. Ginny Shaver, the proposal would provide eligible state and public school employees with fully paid parental leave.
February 26, 2025
Vets rally against bill gutting state VA board
SB67, led by Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre, will go before a House committee this morning as the bill gets closer to becoming law.
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See recent postsSB110 is a costly mistake that puts Alabama’s roads at risk
This bill isn’t about making roads better. It’s about shifting costs from a select few businesses while leaving everyone else to foot the bill.
Alabama Senate approves bill to make possessing a conversion device a felony
SB116 would make possession and machine gun conversion devices, commonly known as Glock switches, punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
SB84 seeks to authorize Alfa health plans for members
SB84 would authorize Alfa to offer health coverage to farmers, addressing high costs for the group but raising concerns about consumer protections.
ACCA warns bill raising axle weight limits could “undo” Rebuild Alabama progress
ALDOT engineer Ed Austin estimates 350 bridges in the state would have to be posted for weight restrictions if the bill passes.