Sunday, June 14, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

Rep. Matt Simpson

Legislature

Senate committee delays ethics bill, tightening timeline for passage

With only two days remaining in the legislative session, the bill may have been dealt a fatal blow.

May 8, 2024

Ethics Commissioner Stan McDonald resigns

McDonald's resignation comes a few days after he inadvertently admitted to breaking ethics rules during a radio interview.

April 11, 2024

House passes bill to change Alabama’s ethics law

The House passed HB227 by Rep. Matt Simpson on a vote of 79-9, largely along party lines.

April 3, 2024

Ethics overhaul bill passes out of committee, but with concerns

The ethics overhaul bill has undergone a number of changes since the first draft was introduced, and more changes are coming.

March 7, 2024

Rep. Matt Simpson selected for prestigious CSG Henry Toll Fellowship

The program brings together 47 individuals representing 29 states and U.S. territories.

July 13, 2023

Ivey signs bill setting mandatory minimums for fentanyl trafficking

Ivey signed the bill just hours after it was approved by the Senate without any discussion or debate.

April 7, 2023

Dealing with Alabama’s deadliest drug

No matter where it’s coming from, it’s ending up in our state and wreaking havoc.

September 15, 2022