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.
2021 Legislative Session
Time is running out on gambling bill
Thursday was day 27 of the 30-day 2021 Legislative Session.
Legislature is having “discussions” on Medicaid expansion
Budget Chairman Greg Albritton said expansion could cost the state as much as $300 million more than the federal government says.
Senate passes largest state General Fund budget in Alabama history
The Alabama Senate passed the state General Fund budget on Thursday. It now is in conference committee.
Second vaccine registry bill stalls in Senate committee
Some health care providers argue that requiring them to report vaccination records would amount to an excess burden.
House committee advances civil asset forfeiture bill
Civil asset forfeiture is an area that has troubled many civil liberties advocates of both political parties.
Legislature OKs allowing officials to hire election workers outside a voting precinct
Local election officials would still have to give priority to hiring poll workers within the voting precinct.
House passes pay raise for teachers and other education employees
Education employees will receive a 2 percent across-the-board pay increase for the 2022 fiscal year.
House advances education budget
The budget has passed both chambers and will go to the governor's desk if the Senate concurs with changes.
Legislature passes ban on tianeptine in Alabama
Tianeptine is a substance that mimics the effects of opioids when taken in high enough doses.