Bill to politicize Archives board fails on final day of session
Legislation seeking to grant political leaders control over appointments to the Alabama Department of Archives and History board died in the Senate.
2025 Legislative Session
Gov. Ivey signs major hemp, CBD restrictions into law despite calls for veto
The new law bans smokable and Delta strain products, limits THC content, and restricts where hemp and CBD can be sold.
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See recent postsIt was a terrible session for the masses, if you care about that sort of thing
The collection of unpopular actions by the legislature in this session is possibly unprecedented. The question is will lawmakers pay a price.
Rep. Bolton receives 2025 Shroud Award for “deadest bill” of the session
The Alabama House Shroud Award went to a failed child safety bill, honored as the session’s most thoroughly defeated legislation.
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See recent postsFailure to extend overtime tax takes money out of taxpayer pockets
Why would the Alabama Legislature choose to allow a tax exemption that has done so much good for the state and its people to expire?
Gov. Ivey signs “Powering Growth” plan into law
The "Powering Growth" plan establishes an energy infrastructure bank and streamlines permitting to drive job creation and economic growth across Alabama.
May 15, 2025
Gov. Ivey signs FOCUS Act banning cell phones in Alabama schools
The new law aims to reduce distractions in classrooms, allowing students to better focus on learning and improve academic outcomes.
May 15, 2025
Medical cannabis company files federal lawsuit against AMCC
Alabama Always claims state commission retaliated for criticism and violated its First and Fourteenth Amendment rights during flawed licensing process.
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See recent postsA cakewalk for lawmakers, a crackdown on workers, businesses
With bans on vape and hemp products, Alabama lawmakers staged a performative session that punished small businesses, ignored veterans, and catered to lobbyists.
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See recent postsProtecting our rural roots with 2025 Legislative Session accomplishments
As leader of the Alabama Senate, I have spent much of my time bringing laser-like focus to accomplishing this mission.