Fringe ideologues threaten state’s economic future
"If Alabama continues to pass legislation and promote ideas of racial injustice and hatred, it will not achieve its potential."
2021 Legislative Session
Habitual offender law repeal parked in a subcommittee
The Habitual Felony Offender Act was aimed at stopping crime by giving a life sentence to anyone with three serious felonies.
Lawmaker introduces bill requiring rendering plant to compensate nearby property owners
The legislation would require Pilgrim’s Pride to compensate the owners of nearby properties for loss of property value.
Alabama House adopts new rules amid COVID pandemic
The House updated them for operating under the ever-present threat of COVID-19.
Governor proposes more for education, corrections in budgets
The governor's proposed budgets call for a 2 percent pay raise for education workers and state employees.
Alcohol delivery bill receives favorable report from Senate committee
The legislation allows for alcohol delivery with strict, multiple layers of checks and balances in place, the bill's sponsor said.
Alabama Senate committee approves medical marijuana, COVID-19 liability bills
The committee approved bills that would provide COVID-related liability protections for businesses and authorize medical marijuana.
Alabama’s 2021 Legislative Session begins
The Alabama House of Representatives has already had one member test positive for the coronavirus.
Republicans praise governor’s State of the State Address
“Governor Kay Ivey set forth an agenda with big goals and a bold vision," ALGOP Chair Terry Lathan said.
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"Republicans dominate both chambers, overwhelmingly."