Alabama AG pushes for end to ban on death penalty for child rape
Marshall wants to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court's 2008 ruling that disallowed the death penalty for child sexual abuse convictions.
April Weaver
April Weaver announces candidacy for new term in Alabama Senate
Weaver cited successful passage of legislation protecting conservative Alabama values and fighting violent crime across the state during her tenure.
August 12, 2025
Sen. April Weaver legislation targets porch pirates with up to 20-year prison sentence
The bill would make “porch piracy” a felony offense punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
December 19, 2024
Gambling bill faces a roadblock in Senate
Interestingly, Gov. Kay Ivey's strong endorsement of the gaming package has not swayed some senators' positions.
New committee roles announced for Sens. Weaver, Givhan and Kelley
Weaver, Givhan, and Kelley will begin their new assignments at the start of the next regular legislative session on Feb. 6.
December 1, 2023
State Sen. Weaver to bring bill in response to false abduction of Carlee Russell
The bill will create a felony for carrying out a false abudction.
Bills to slash “good time” accrual advance in House and Senate committees
Opponents raised concerns about overcrowding and losing one of the few incentives for good behavior within the prisons.
Ainsworth, Ledbetter lend support to bill designed to slash correctional incentive time
The bill has been tied to the shooting death of Bibb County Deputy Brad Johnson.
Pre-filed bills would slash incentive time accruals
The bill proposes significant reductions in the amount of days offered in return for good behavior from incarcerated individuals.
Alabama Forestry Association endorses April Weaver for re-election in Senate D14
Weaver will seek the Republican nomination for Senate District 14 in the primary election on May 24, 2022.
December 15, 2021