2022 Legislative Session

A “clean lottery” is incredibly stupid

There is a proposal that would allow for only a "clean lottery" — an idea that would cost us $500 million and 12,000 jobs.

March 22, 2022

There is no clear language in the bill defining any limitations of what FDA-approved medications could be claimed as a treatment for COVID-19.

March 22, 2022

The Legislature is taking a scheduled break this week and will return for day 24 of the regular session on Tuesday, March 29.

March 22, 2022

Rep. Wes Allen, R-Troy, said the bill would not prevent private groups from educating voters separate from the government.

March 21, 2022

The General Fund budget is likely to give $5.3 million to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences to construct a new forensics lab in Dothan.

March 21, 2022

Democrats expressed concern that the bill could make criminals out of good people.

March 18, 2022

Democrats said the bill is designed to "erase history" during a three-hour filibuster Thursday.

March 18, 2022

Brown's gambling legislation now moves to the Alabama House for consideration sometime after the Legislature's week-long spring break.

March 18, 2022

Alabama's public charter schools may soon begin receiving county education funds, if Marsh's legislation passes.

March 18, 2022

Legislation would compromise patient safety by allowing non-physicians to perform surgeries on one of the body’s most complex and delicate organs.

March 18, 2022