2023 Legislative Session

Legislature

Bill seeks to create manslaughter charges for drug trafficking leading to overdose

Another 23 states have such a law on the books and more states are currently considering similar legislation.

March 31, 2023

Opinion

This is a regressive tax, which disproportionately affects those with lower income.

March 30, 2023

Opinion

Over the next four years, we need to do everything we can to position Alabama to prosper.

March 30, 2023

Opinion

Alabama is one of only three states that taxes groceries at the full rate.

March 28, 2023

Paschal, a 21-year veteran of the U.S. Army, said House Bill 129 will complement existing state law.

March 28, 2023

A recent amendment to a bill in the Alabama House would allow the bureau to use microchips, at its discretion.

March 27, 2023

The code had been thoroughly vetted by professionals in the field for four years as the state seeks to streamline the adoption process.

March 24, 2023

The legislation would allow residents and patients of health care facilities to "visit with any individual of their choosing" during visiting hours.

March 24, 2023

The bill ostensibly tightens an already narrow window for incarcerated individuals serving in historically overcrowded prisons.

March 24, 2023

Opinion

During the recent special session, we allocated $260 million in ARPA dollars to help the state continue building its broadband infrastructure.

March 24, 2023