Legislature / Public safety Bill to allow ALEA takeover of Montgomery police dies in House The bill drew fierce opposition from Montgomery leaders and Democrats, who described it as state overreach that would burden local government. Wesley Walter / April 10, 2026
Montgomery officials criticize bill to allow state takeovers of understaffed police departments “For us, allowing the state to override local officials is a bridge too far,” Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed said. Chance Phillips / February 18, 2026