2026 Regular Session

Legislature / Governor

Gov. Ivey signs Alabama’s General Fund, Education Trust Fund bills

Ivey said the budgets reflected fiscal restraint while boosting core services and education.

April 10, 2026

Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Six

Legislators moved major policy proposals, enacted new laws, and continued work on state budgets as the 2026 session progressed.

Beth Lyons

February 23, 2026

Mobile, Hoover pause internet sales tax challenge

Municipal leaders dropped their legal challenges to Alabama’s online sales tax system to negotiate a faster legislative fix during the current session.

February 12, 2026

Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Three

Lawmakers advanced legislation in both chambers as committees continued work and new bills were introduced during the third week.

Beth Lyons

February 2, 2026

Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Two

More than 500 bills are now filed as committees accelerate work and budget proposals begin moving through both chambers.

Beth Lyons

January 26, 2026