House is expected to consider Aniah’s Law
The proposed amendment would still need to be approved by Alabama voters.
2021 Legislative Session
Letter to lawmakers: Repeal Alabama’s Habitual Felony Offender Act
165 former judges and prosecutors, professors and public defenders signed on in support of Rep. Chris England's bill to repeal HFOA.
Alabama Legislature returns for week three
Day seven of the 2021 Legislative Session begins on Tuesday.
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.
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See recent postsA shot at ending straight-party voting. Let’s take it
"Stopping straight-party voting is a good start. Let’s see it happen."
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.
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See recent postsThis legislative session’s priority is clear: cruelty
"If this is such a compassionate Christian-dominated state, why is cruelty always so prevalent in our legislative agenda?"
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.
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.