Parole reform bill passes out of House
The bill would require the parole board to consider an inmate's history of employment while incarcerated.
Chris England
Bill to allow local police to be de facto ICE agents moves to House
Debate continued over whether the bill would lead law enforcement to use racial profiling to enforce immigration law.
Big 10 Mayors demand overhaul of Alabama’s flawed online sales tax system
Alabama's largest city leaders are backing lawsuits and legislation to reform the state's outdated online sales tax structure.
July 16, 2025
Tuscaloosa City Board of Education votes to sue state over online sales tax
Alabama's 8 percent online sales tax has no earmarking for local school systems.
Bondsmen challenge bill to allow partial cash bond
Rep. Chris England said the bondsmen's argument was a red herring and that they really oppose the bill because it hurts their business.
Democratic state politicians reflect on legislative session at Tuscaloosa town hall
State Reps. England, Travis, and McCampbell and Sen. Singleton discussed the failed gambling bill, IVF, and school funding with voters.
House passes bill creating Felony charge for organ retention
Multiple lawsuits have alleged that UAB Medical Center retained organs from individuals who died inside Alabama prisons without obtaining the consent of family members.
House committee passes bill to raise online sales tax
Local school boards would now get a piece of the revenue after being cut out of an earlier version of the bill.
Reapportionment committee forces through Pringle plan
Pringle argued the plan "maintains, basically, the core of the existing districts.”
Committee holds second hearing on redistricting maps
Committee members expressed frustration over holding a public hearing without the map or maps Republican leadership would push forward.