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Money from $1 billion in federal COVID aid may just scratch the surface, organizations say.

Prevailing issues posed were whether district lines had been broken or packed along racial lines and the redrawing of particular districts.

Five bills were introduced as part of the governor’s prisons plan and justice reform. Four passed.

Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon on Monday expressed optimism that the state will address its long-neglected prisons.

Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon also addressed other pressing issues including priorities for this week.

Dr. Elizabeth Dawson says her state legislator is mischaracterizing what his bill would outlaw.

The Legislature adjourned the 1st Special Session sine die on Tuesday, March 12 after passing the three bills by Representative Bill Poole that were Governor Ivey’s Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure plan. Governor Ivey signed all 3 bills in a ceremony after the Legislature adjourned. HB1 (Act No. 2019-1) amends the statute that created the Permanent Joint … Continued