Monday, June 15, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

Alabama Senate

Legislature

Alabama Legislature passes paid parental leave for state workers

The bill now heads to Governor Kay Ivey for her expected signature.

March 21, 2025

AFA announces its endorsement of Matt Woods for Alabama Senate District 5

Woods currently serves in the Alabama House of Representatives for District 13.

March 18, 2025

Senate passes bill to allow Jackson Hospital to restructure debt following bankruptcy

Sen. Kirk Hatcher introduced the bill in the wake of Jackson Hospital and Clinic in Montgomery filing for bankruptcy.

March 7, 2025

Bill requiring increased job contacts for unemployed individuals advances to Senate

The bill would require individuals receiving unemployment to contact five potential employers each week.

March 5, 2025

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Alabama Senate’s anti-immigrant bills get public condemnation but committee approval

The first day of committee meetings included a smorgasbord of anti-immigrant legislation.

February 6, 2025

Garlan Gudger: New leader of the Alabama Senate

He is a solid Republican but is liked by the Democrats.

February 6, 2025

For Senate Secretary Pat Harris, being unknown is a sign of a job well done

Harris has served as secretary of the Alabama Senate for nearly 15 years.

December 25, 2024

Gudger to lead Alabama Senate

The two-term senator from Cullman was selected by Pro Tem by the Republican Caucus over Majority Leader Steve Livingston.

December 3, 2024

Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training

Senate Bill 8 would establish a certification for completing coursework centered around promoting pride in the United States.

November 1, 2024

Alabama lawmakers, coalition introduce an all-inclusive voting rights bill

The legislation has the full support of the entire Alabama Senate Democratic Caucus.

August 16, 2024