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Alabama House passes Brownfield development bill

The bill provides liability protections and creates redevelopment districts that allow for environmental cleanup efforts.

May 11, 2023

Alabama Big 10 Mayors urge Alabamians to vote yes on “Aniah’s Law”

The mayors of Alabama's 10 largest cities called on voters to show up to the polls and vote for Amendment 1.

November 8, 2022

How more is less when it comes to gambling in Alabama

A "lottery only" bill would leave the state with more casino gaming than the comprehensive bill

March 29, 2022

State Reps. Brown, Stringer receive award from national security think tank

The Center for Security Policy’s Defender of Freedom Award is presented to public servants who provide service in support of America’s national security.

December 14, 2021

Lawmaker pre-files bill to let parents opt out from school mask mandates

The bill was filed on a day when Alabama had 92 fewer ICU beds statewide than patients needing that care.

September 2, 2021

Gov. Kay Ivey signs Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights into law

The Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights establishes critical protections for sexual assault survivors.

June 25, 2021

Fringe ideologues threaten state’s economic future

"If Alabama continues to pass legislation and promote ideas of racial injustice and hatred, it will not achieve its potential."

February 4, 2021

Bill would make owning pre-1960 slot machines legal for personal use

Vintage slot machines are highly sought-after by collectors, but owning one for personal use is a crime in Alabama. That could change this year. Rep. Chip Brown, R-Mobile, told APR by phone on Wednesday that he was approached by a group of antiques collectors who asked that he write a bill that would allow a … Continued

February 27, 2020

Chip Brown to reintroduce bill allowing judges to hold those charged with violent crimes without bail

Alabama Rep. Chip Brown, R-Mobile, on Thursday announced plans to once again file a constitutional amendment that would allow judges to hold more people charged with violent crimes in jail without bail. Brown’s filed similar legislation last year, but after passing in the state House in a 92-3 vote it failed to clear the Alabama … Continued

December 20, 2019