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Legislature

House advances bill allowing arrest of librarians

The bill would provide an avenue for librarians to be arrested if someone challenges a book as being "harmful to minors."

April 26, 2024

Former Alabama state Rep. April Weaver, R-Brierfield, is running for state Senate.

Sen. April Weaver targets “Porch Pirates” with anti-crime legislation

The bill would make stealing deliveries from the homes, a practice commonly known as “porch pirating,” a felony offense.

December 21, 2023

Legislature approves enhanced punishments for gang members

The language was patterned after a Florida law, and similar language is used in the majority of states.

June 2, 2023

Bill to ban “trigger activators” advances in House committee

Only one lawmaker expressed any concern about the bill and the lack of language creating stiffer sentences.

April 14, 2023

Stiffer laws won’t stop gangs, just ask the people in Montgomery

Alabama's capital city is a case study in how decades of racism and conservative public policy have led to gang problems.

March 14, 2023

Woodfin speaks on shooting death of a 12-year-old girl

"Our families and our children deserve better," Woodfin said.

December 22, 2022

Jefferson County lawmakers to file bill to outlaw exhibition driving

Jail time, impounding, seizure of the driver's vehicle and suspension of the driver's license are among the possible penalties.

November 2, 2022

Survey: Majority of voters believe abortion should not be a crime

The vast majority of Republicans, 77 percent, according to the survey, oppose criminalization before fetal viability.

October 24, 2022

Tuberville’s racist comments were deplorable, but far from original

Since the founding of the country, lazy and dumb politicians have used racial fears to win cheap votes.

October 10, 2022

Tuberville: Democrats want reparations for “people that do the crime”

The freshman U.S. senator from Alabama has not released a statement since the comments nor attempted to explain the bizarre tirade.

October 10, 2022