Municipal leaders gather for ALM Advocacy Day
Elected officials from Alabama's biggest cities to tiniest towns came together for ALM Advocacy Day on Thursday in Montgomery.
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Legislative leaders celebrate reduction in drug overdoses
State leaders celebrated a significant 30 percent drop in drug overdoses, attributing the success to a commission's targeted investments and statewide initiatives.
October 28, 2025
New bill would give citizens avenue to directly petition for laws
Citizens could bypass lawmakers and get new laws placed directly on the ballot for a vote of the people.
Judge voids AMCC licenses; calls arise for legislative action
Montgomery judge rules AMCC violated state law in license awards; plaintiffs, advocates demand legislative reforms to ensure a fair, legal cannabis licensing process.
April 23, 2025
Alabama Legislature to play Mississippi Legislature in charity softball game
Proceeds from the game will benefit Children’s of Alabama, which is ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation.
April 8, 2025
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See recent postsLegislator votes to abolish his own county
A legendary dirty trick played on a legislator by a fellow legislator still reverberates over 60 years later.
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See recent postsAn Alabama solution to medical cannabis woes
The Medical Cannabis Commission failed to follow Alabama laws when awarding licenses. The Legislature's solution: Change the laws.
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See recent postsMaking the most of Alabama’s momentum
We must continue growing our successes and overcoming our challenges one by one.
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See recent postsTwo of Alabama’s legislative giants passed away in 2024
State Sen. Jimmy Holley of Coffee County and Rep. James Buskey of Mobile both passed away in November.
Portion of Alabama Highway 181 named for former Rep. Joe Faust
In 2002, Faust was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives, a position he held until 2022.
December 11, 2024