2021 Legislative Session

Legislature

Bill to remove some public school, state park construction oversight passes House, Senate

Opponents of the bill say it could lead to dangerous mistakes, putting first responders and students at risk.

April 30, 2021

Thursday was day 27 of the 30-day 2021 Legislative Session.

April 30, 2021

Budget Chairman Greg Albritton said expansion could cost the state as much as $300 million more than the federal government says.

April 30, 2021

The Alabama Senate passed the state General Fund budget on Thursday. It now is in conference committee.

April 30, 2021

Some health care providers argue that requiring them to report vaccination records would amount to an excess burden.

April 29, 2021

Civil asset forfeiture is an area that has troubled many civil liberties advocates of both political parties.

April 29, 2021

Local election officials would still have to give priority to hiring poll workers within the voting precinct.

April 29, 2021

Education employees will receive a 2 percent across-the-board pay increase for the 2022 fiscal year.

April 28, 2021

The budget has passed both chambers and will go to the governor's desk if the Senate concurs with changes.

April 28, 2021

Tianeptine is a substance that mimics the effects of opioids when taken in high enough doses.

April 28, 2021