Alabama Legislature

Legislature

Republicans select new leadership in the Legislature

Because Republicans represent a supermajority, nomination for a House leadership post is tantamount to election.

November 11, 2022

Grimsley plans to “get away from partisan politics” after defeat

"We've got to figure out a way for us to come together and not just look at what party we are," Grimsley said.

November 10, 2022

Libertarian Party falls short of maintaining ballot access

Results suggest Democrats boosted Libertarians, but straight-ticket voting kept the party from reaching 20 percent.

November 10, 2022

Republican incumbent battles Democrat business leader for Huntsville’s Senate seat

With such an even split between party loyalty, both candidates emphasized local issues to APR over party politics.

November 2, 2022

Gov. Ivey awards grants to improve access to healthy food

The program was created by the Alabama Legislature in 2015 and is designed to improve access to fresh food.

October 21, 2022

Alabama superintendent: “Don’t Say Gay” enforcement starts at local school boards

At this time, superintendent Eric Mackey said he is not aware of any teachers who have been reported to the state board.

September 19, 2022

Bill banning “divisive concepts” expected to return in upcoming session

The bill will likely look very similar to the previous language, which fell just short of being considered by the full Senate at the end of the session.

September 16, 2022

Alabama: It’s a pity

There are cheap votes out there to get. It doesn’t matter who politicians have to step on.

August 15, 2022

Human Rights Campaign reviews “record-breaking” year of anti-LGBTQ laws

Alabama passed two laws this year that affect the LGBTQ community, including the criminalization of gender-affirming medical treatment.

June 17, 2022

Alabama 2022 Legislative Report: Final report

More than 270 bills passed by the House and Senate were enacted during the 2022 legislative session.

April 27, 2022