Skip to content

public safety

News / Legislature

House member moves to abolish ALEA

The Republican supermajority created the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, known as ALEA, in 2013, as a way to operate public safety in a more efficient, cost-effective way according to the legislation’s sponsors. However, the efficiency and cost savings have not materialized and now HB210 in the House of Representatives is moving to dismantle the sweeping … Continued
April 2, 2019

Prisons, pay raises and pre-K: Gov. Kay Ivey’s ambitious agenda

From prison construction to pay raises for teachers and state employees, Gov. Kay Ivey pitched a wide-ranging and ambitious agenda to members of the Legislature gathered in the Old House Chambers of the State Capitol Tuesday for her second State of the State address. Ivey’s main priorities are raising the state’s motor fuels tax and … Continued
March 6, 2019

Gov. Ivey’s time is now

Barring an unforeseen event, Gov. Kay Ivey will build three new state prisons, pass a fuel tax and overhaul significant portions of the state’s education system in short order. How, you say? Unlike her predecessors, Ivey only cares about doing the job — not keeping it. Not everyone is going to agree with Ivey or … Continued
January 30, 2019

Parole Board will no longer consider early parole for most serious felonies

The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles submitted a corrective action plan to Gov. Kay Ivey Wednesday including policy changes concerning the way the board considers parole for the most serious offenders. The board will no longer consider early parole for inmates convicted of Class A felonies involving serious physical injury to a victim. Instead, those offenders … Continued
November 15, 2018

Maddox calls for debate; Ivey team changes the subject

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox on Tuesday proposed four debates between him and Republican Governor Kay Ivey. “In a few months, Alabamians will again make one of the most important decisions in their lives, by deciding who will be our next governor,” wrote Maddox. “As you know, Alabama is facing many challenges. We … Continued
July 25, 2018

Byrne to hold twelve town halls in coming weeks

Friday, July 20, 2018 Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, announced that he will hold twelve town hall meetings during the August District Work Period. Byrne’s town halls are known as the “Better Off Now” Town Hall Tour. “Working with President Trump, we have held true to our promises to the American people,” Rep. Byrne said. “Two … Continued
July 24, 2018

Tommy Hanes announces he will run for second term

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 24, 2017, State Representative Tommy Hanes (R-Bryant) announced that he will seek a second term in the Alabama House of Representatives. Rep. Hanes announced, “I’m looking forward to returning to Montgomery so I can work on behalf of the great people of District 23. North Alabama’s been … Continued
July 25, 2017

Can’t never could

Rep. Craig Ford One of the things I learned from my dad when I was young, is that you can accomplish the things that may seem impossible; things that other people tell you can’t be done. More than once, somebody (sometimes even me) would tell my dad that something couldn’t be done. But dad would … Continued
July 6, 2017

Health Committee gives favorable report to Drug Paraphernalia Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 10, 2017, the Senate Health Committee gave a favorable report to allow non-profits to participate in a controversial program to give free drug paraphernalia to drug users to slow the spread of AIDS. House Bill 455 is sponsored by State Representative Jack Williams (R-Vestavia). Rep. Williams said … Continued
May 12, 2017

Melton Wins Selma Mayoral Election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 4, 2016, State Representative Darrio Melton (D-Selma) won the run-off election to be the next Mayor of Selma. Melton said that his election shows that the people of Selma prefer progress over stagnation. Rep. Melton said in a statement, “I am both honored and humbled that the … Continued
October 5, 2016