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Alabama Senate committee advances prostate cancer screening legislation

The bipartisan measure requires insurance companies to cover all costs of prostate cancer screenings for high-risk patients across Alabama.

January 15, 2026

Manufacture Alabama announces Senate 2026 election cycle endorsements

Manufacture Alabama announced endorsements for the 2026 election cycle, recognizing incumbents who championed industry priorities and supported pro-manufacturing policies.

December 23, 2025

Gudger taps Howe for FORGEPAC, names Skaggs chief of staff

Leadership shift positions Senate GOP for 2026 incumbent protection efforts

July 25, 2025

You get what you vote for

Ryan Cagle is everything people say they want in a candidate for public office. So why won't people vote for him today in SD5?

June 24, 2025

The 10 worst bills that Alabama lawmakers didn’t pass (yet)

From "Jail the Librarians" to mandating prayer, discover the 10 worst bills Alabama lawmakers nearly passed but left on the cutting room floor.

May 27, 2025

Albritton announces re-election bid for Alabama Senate District 22

A fiscal conservative and Finance and Taxation committee chair, Albritton is seeking another term to continue his focus on budget stewardship and local infrastructure improvements.

May 22, 2025

Protecting our rural roots with 2025 Legislative Session accomplishments

As leader of the Alabama Senate, I have spent much of my time bringing laser-like focus to accomplishing this mission.

May 13, 2025

Grocery tax. Close-up woman looking a check from a supermarket. Expense tracking and budgeting.

Grocery tax reduction bill heads to governor’s desk

If signed, the grocery tax reduction would go into effect on Sept. 1 of this year.

May 8, 2025

Senate passes bill to restructure Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

The legislation aims to expand the parole board from three members to five, and remove the power to appoint the board's chair from the governor.

May 7, 2025

Alfa health plans move toward final Senate vote

More than 30 Alabama health care and community organizations signed onto a letter urging legislators to oppose the plans.

April 23, 2025