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Alabama Senate committee OK’s bill to criminalize treatments for transgender youth

Opponents of the bill say preventing such treatments will result in more suicides among transgender youth.

February 10, 2022

House committee holds public hearing on bill to allow concealed carry without a permit

Opponents of the bill said doing away with those permits, which require background checks, would endanger the lives of law enforcement officers.

February 10, 2022

House committee approves bill to provide parole guideline oversight

The board would be required to provide a written statement if deviating from parole guidelines.

February 10, 2022

Groups condemn SCOTUS allowing Alabama’s new congressional maps to stand

A lawsuit alleges those maps likely violate the Voting Rights Act because they maintain just one majority-minority congressional district.

February 10, 2022

Senate committee approves two monument bills

One bill would make it a Class B felony to damage a monument during a riot, with a prison sentence up to 20 years.

February 9, 2022

House passes bill to decriminalize possession of vintage slot machines

An amendment to ensure the machines aren't used for private gambling failed.

February 9, 2022

Democratic qualifying for congressional seats to remain open until Feb. 11

The Alabama Democratic Party announced Tuesday that it would maintain qualifying for potential congressional candidates until Friday, Feb. 11, at 5 p.m.

February 9, 2022

Tax cut bill passes unanimously in Senate

The tax would decrease individual income tax receipts to the state Education Trust Fund by an estimated $12,923,000.

February 8, 2022

Alabama GOP Executive Committee member submits ballot challenge against Mike Durant

An Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee member submitted a ballot challenge Friday opposing Mike Durant's run for Sen. Richard Shelby's seat.

February 8, 2022

Ballot challenge filed against Wendy Ghee Draper

The challenge claims Draper has donated to Democrats and failed to vote in the last two presidential elections.

February 8, 2022