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Alabama Democrats call for gun regulations after Dadeville shooting

Democrats criticized their Republican colleagues for their inaction and stressed the need for meaningful regulations, such as red flag laws.

April 18, 2023

Rep. Hill files bill to allow judges to deviate from sentencing guidelines after trial

Individuals guilty of certain nonviolent offenses can currently calculate their own sentences using the guidelines, whether they plead guilty or go to trial.

April 18, 2023

Gov. Ivey awards grants to fight illegal and abused drugs

ADECA is administering the grants using funds from the U.S. Department of Justice.

April 18, 2023

Sewell asks Railroad Administration to address recent train blockages, safety concerns

Sewell emphasized the need for railroad companies to be held accountable.

April 18, 2023

Organizers condemn “divisive concepts” bill

The bill passed the House State Government Committee 9-3 with all of the white lawmakers voting yes.

April 17, 2023

Political leaders react to mass shooting at Dadeville birthday party

Officials expressed grief and outrage at the incident, and offered thoughts and prayers to the community.

April 17, 2023

HB7 and a cultural revolution

It seems the art of governing is identifying the wrong problem, applying an incompetent remedy and declaring victory.

April 17, 2023

The cost of the American gun culture

There is a cost for our continued reverence for guns. The families of gun violence victims know it well.

April 17, 2023

Alabama Forestry Association endorses Chris McCool for Alabama Supreme Court

McCool currently serves as a judge for the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals.

April 17, 2023

Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week Four

The Alabama Legislature met for day eight, nine and 10 of its 2023 Legislative Session this past week.

April 17, 2023