Report: State Sen. Tim Melson in critical condition after heart attack
Melson underwent a life-saving liver transplant in 2009, five years before being elected to his current seat.
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Legislature approves new Congressional map over objections from Democrats
With the special session adjourned, the fight over the redistricting process returns to the courts with a hearing set for Aug. 14.
Freshman legislators reflect on their first legislative session
From navigating the legislative process to building relationships, these freshmen lawmakers approached their roles in different ways.
Distracted drivers will soon run afoul of state law
The offense is a secondary violation, meaning a driver must be stopped for another reason.
Week in review: House tampers controversial bills as session nears end
Here's a look back at what passed the House last week.
Abortion access advocacy groups slam bill allowing women to be charged with homicide
The bill goes against Alabama's 2019 law, which expressly states that women who obtain abortions are not to be prosecuted.
Week in review: House stalls as Democrats filibuster
The House had a typically busy day on Tuesday with broad support of most bills.
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Week in review: House handles business after passing General Fund budget
The House considered few contentious bills, but one would allow drug dealers to be charged with manslaughter in overdose cases.
House stays busy in fourth legislative week
In addition to passing Gov. Kay Ivey's economic incentives package and a ban on transgender athletes in women's sports, the House had a busy week with other bills.