Legislature / Economy House committee advances expansion to seafood labeling regulations Alabama lawmakers advance legislation mandating genetic testing and menu labels to ensure seafood is properly labeled as foreign or domestic. Wesley Walter / February 19, 2026
Alabama lawmakers join Tea Party bus tour demanding “only US Citizens vote” Evidence has shown few noncitizen voters exist and have little to no impact on elections. Jacob Holmes / September 1, 2025
Proposed bill would protect pharmacists who recommend off-label meds Alabama lawmakers passed a similar bill last year protecting doctors who prescribed off-label medications. Jacob Holmes / January 13, 2025
House Republicans want Antifa designated as a terrorist organization Antifa is not a formally organized group nationally or in Alabama, so the resolution targets “those who act under the banner of Antifa." Samuel Stettheimer / June 7, 2023
Legislature approves bill to keep GOMESA money in coastal counties The bill now heads to Gov. Ivey’s desk to be signed. February 25, 2022
House passes bill to decriminalize possession of vintage slot machines An amendment to ensure the machines aren't used for private gambling failed. Jacob Holmes / February 9, 2022
Chip Brown pre-files bill to provide tax cuts to Gulf Coast commercial fishermen Bait, equipment and materials used by the commercial fishing industry would be exempt from both sales and use taxes under Brown’s legislation. Brandon Moseley / September 21, 2021
Chip Brown announces he is running for re-election to the Alabama House If elected, it would be Brown's second term in the House of Representatives. Brandon Moseley / June 25, 2021
Legislature gives final passage to Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights The bill provides fundamental protections and guarantees to those who have suffered from certain violent crimes. May 18, 2021
Legislature gives final approval to Aniah’s law The constitutional amendment would allow judges to deny bail to some defendants accused of violent crimes. Brandon Moseley / April 19, 2021