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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

Chris England

Legislature

House approves $5.3 million in raises for Alabama judges and district attorneys

The bill aims to make judicial compensation uniform across the state and competitive with what other states are paying.

May 3, 2021

Alabama Democratic Party announces support for marijuana legalization

“We’ve seen the progress that other states have made," Democratic Party Chairman Chris England said.

April 20, 2021

Anti-rioting bill advances out of committee

Democrats opposed the legislation, saying it could affect peaceful protesters, too.

March 17, 2021

Rioting bill delayed after concerns it could stifle free speech

Rep. Chris England was concerned that the new definition of a riot would result in the arrest of peaceful protestors and harsher penalties.

March 10, 2021

Committee OKs bill to make it a crime to lie to law enforcement

A bill to make it a crime to give a false statement to law enforcement advanced in the House Judiciary Committee.

February 26, 2021

Habitual offender law repeal parked in a subcommittee

The Habitual Felony Offender Act was aimed at stopping crime by giving a life sentence to anyone with three serious felonies.

February 4, 2021

ADP Chair Chris England: Capitol mob was encouraged by Brooks, Trump

Brooks and Trump both gave speeches before a large segment of the rallygoers left and attacked the U.S. Capitol building.

January 8, 2021

Chris England: 2020 was a year of building for Alabama Democrats

"This year we became a voice that can no longer be ignored,” the ADP chair said. “The numbers speak for themselves."

January 1, 2021

Doctor and her husband plead guilty to conspiracy to distribute opioids

Elizabeth Korcz, M.D., age 47, and her husband and practice manager Matthew Korcz, age 47, both pleaded guilty.

December 17, 2020

Caravan to honor the life of longtime State Rep. Alvin Holmes

The caravan is being organized by community activists Ja’Mel Brown and William Boyd.

November 23, 2020