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fentanyl

Public safety

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

Ivey signs bill setting mandatory minimums for fentanyl trafficking

Ivey signed the bill just hours after it was approved by the Senate without any discussion or debate.

April 7, 2023

Bill seeks to create manslaughter charges for drug trafficking leading to overdose

Another 23 states have such a law on the books and more states are currently considering similar legislation.

March 31, 2023

House unanimously approves bill targeting fentanyl traffickers

Gov. Kay Ivey urged the Alabama Senate to pass the bill quickly so she can sign it into law as soon as possible.

March 24, 2023

Fentanyl trafficking bill moves forward out of House committee

The bill would create mandatory minimum sentences for possession of fentanyl that indicate trafficking.

March 23, 2023

Exclusive: DAs Association pushing bills on gun crime, retail theft and fentanyl

One bill would add additional penalties for individuals convicted of a violent crime caught in possession of a firearm.

March 22, 2023

It’s time to put fentanyl dealers behind bars

Unlike the trafficking of every other dangerous drug in this state, fentanyl trafficking does not have a mandatory prison sentence.

March 21, 2023

Medical associations launch campaign to warn Alabamians of fentanyl dangers

The "Odds Are Alabama" campaign will highlight the dangers of using any drugs or medications that aren't from a pharmacy.

March 14, 2023

U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s first month in office

“I’ve hit the ground running in the Senate, fighting for Alabama’s people," Britt said.

February 6, 2023

2023 Legislative Session whip around: A look at what’s been pre-filed so far

With a month before the first session of the quadrennium, only 16 pre-filed bills have been made available to the public.

February 3, 2023