House votes to expand police immunity after lengthy debate
Democrats argued the bill goes too far and weakens accountability for law enforcement officers.
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House Judiciary Committee passes several bills to the House floor
On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee convened to consider a series of bills and went on to pass several of them.
Alabama House passes bill to exempt nursing mothers from jury duty
The legislation comes after the story of Kandace Brown went viral online.
State Rep. Brock Colvin tapped to serve as House majority whip
Colvin replaces State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, who recently resigned his House seat.
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Alabama House passes presumptive Medicaid coverage for prenatal care
HB89 would provide presumptive Medicaid eligibility to pregnant Alabamians before their Medicaid applications are reviewed and formally approved.
James E. Buskey, longtime Alabama state representative, dies at age 87
James E. Buskey, one of Alabama’s longest-serving lawmakers and a dedicated public servant, passed away on Friday at the age of 87.
Swan song for Rep. Anthony Daniels?
The House minority leader said during a recent interview that he might not hang around politics much longer.
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See recent postsLedbetter sets new leadership standard in Alabama House
Ledbetter demonstrated a remarkable ability to navigate complex legislative waters with sound judgment.
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See recent postsGambling legislation will certainly be doing something, sometime
The Alabama Legislature will vote on gambling legislation this week. Or maybe it won't.
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See recent postsLawmakers push for librarian arrests in far-right bid to “protect children”
Once upon a time, the GOP—embodying the spirits of icons like Theodore Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan—stood as bastions against big government and judicial overreach.