Alabama Arise unveils 2025 roadmap for change in Alabama
Expanding Medicaid and ending the state sales tax on groceries will remain top goals on Alabama Arise’s 2025 legislative agenda.
Legislature
Bill would penalize not disclosing concealed firearms to law enforcement
Under existing law, individuals carrying a concealed firearm must inform law enforcement officers of a firearm when asked.
Legislators approves $1.16 million for wastewater solutions
Alabama Department of Public Health was approved for a $1.16 million contract for septic tank installations in Black Belt counties.
Legislature salaries to rise alongside median household income in 2025
As household incomes continue to rise in the state, so too will the compensation for Alabama's state senators and representatives.
“Family values” lawmaker Tracy Estes arrested on domestic violence charges
Estes, a two-term Republican lawmaker who has long touted conservative family ideals, is now facing legal troubles after a protection order was filed.
September 23, 2024
Longtime lawmaker Priscilla Dunn passes away at 80
Priscilla Dunn, who served nearly a quarter-century in the Alabama Legislature, passed away Tuesday.
Rep. England again files bill to create parole board oversight
The bill would create the Criminal Justice Policy Development Council to oversee needs and parole guidelines.
New pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax to create education revenue
England has filed a new version of the bill for the upcoming session that returns the focus back to replacing school funding.
Pre-filed bill would extend work-related cancer benefits to volunteer firefighters
Traditional firefighters' families are already eligible for compensation if their loved one dies from work-related cancer.
105 legislators achieve 100 percent NFIB Voting Records for 2023-24
The 2023-24 Voting Record includes eight key votes on issues including tax relief, retail theft, and tort reform.
September 4, 2024