Rep. Jamie Kiel

Legislature

Bill reshaping Archives board primed for final vote

Legislation to give political leaders greater control over the self-appointing Archives board advanced rapidly through the Statehouse last week.

April 6, 2026

Rep. Jamie Kiel chosen for national Emerging Leaders program

GOPAC selected the Russellville Republican as one of 38 national legislators chosen for his promise in impacting state policy and rising through the ranks.

March 17, 2026

House passes bill to notify parents when their child receives a traffic citation

State representatives authorized a $100,000 electronic system Thursday for legal guardians to opt into notifications for a minor's traffic infractions.

February 13, 2026

Governor marks first meeting of Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group

Governor Kay Ivey's newly established advisory group met for the first time, marking a major milestone for the state's federally funded rural health transformation efforts.

February 5, 2026

Reducing nuisance calls by protecting your voter information

Any effort we can make to decrease the accessibility of our phone numbers to nuisance callers should be welcomed.

January 23, 2026

Four bills were pocket vetoed this session. Here they are . . .

Bills that receive a pocket veto are conclusively dead.

June 26, 2023

House committee approves bill criminalizing absentee ballot process

The bill would make it a felony for individuals or organizations to assist voters with their absentee ballots.

April 20, 2023

Voting rights advocates are organizing against new voter suppression bill

Advocates also say the bill likely violates the Americans with Disability Act and section 208 of the Voting Rights Act.

April 18, 2023