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2021 Special Legislative Session report

Five bills were introduced as part of the governor’s prisons plan and justice reform. Four passed.

October 4, 2021

With a final vote in the House, Gov. Kay Ivey's weeklong special session ended Friday afternoon.

October 1, 2021

Some Alabama lawmakers want to use $400 million of Alabama's federal COVID aid to help build new prisons.

September 28, 2021

House committees are to meet Tuesday to debate bills on prison construction and two bills on criminal justice reform.

September 27, 2021

"We’re reaching down and picking up this can once and for all because it’s the right thing to do."

September 24, 2021

Campaigns will not be allowed to accept campaign contributions during the blackout period.

September 23, 2021

"The gambling bill would generate nearly a billion dollars in tax revenue annually and create more than 12,000 jobs. That seems worthwhile."

September 2, 2021

"A private meeting at a church between several bipartisan lawmakers sparked some hope of better understanding. Then came CRT."

August 19, 2021

"Unfortunately, that Dream is being shackled for many Alabamians right now."

July 22, 2021

API opposed medical marijuana and gaming and supported efforts to limit the governor's powers, so senators with different views received low scores.

July 6, 2021