Sen. April Weaver

Health / Legislature

Alabama doctors push to allow needle-free epinephrine in schools

Physicians are backing legislation to allow needle-free epinephrine options in schools, saying the added flexibility could prevent fatal allergic reactions.

March 25, 2026

Alabama governor signs law allowing death penalty for child predators

The Child Predator Death Penalty Act, a major priority for conservative leaders, has the potential to shift broader legal precedents regarding executions.

February 13, 2026

Alabama Senate passes bill to allow death penalty for child predators

The legislation allows capital punishment for sexual crimes against children under 12, directly challenging a 2008 U.S. Supreme Court decision on non-murder offenses.

February 6, 2026

Senate Pro Tem Gudger praises final passage of Child Predator Death Penalty Act

The Alabama Senate passed legislation making child predators eligible for the death penalty and required age filters for inappropriate app store content.

February 6, 2026

Bill to mandate physician staffing in ERs considered at Senate Healthcare

The Senate Healthcare Policy Committee considered SB80 to require physicians in Alabama ERs, drawing physician support and rural healthcare concerns.

January 29, 2026

Sen. April Weaver to co-chair healthcare committee of Rural Roadmap Initiative

Weaver was selected last week to co-chair a key committee, tasked with developing legislation to improve healthcare outcomes in rural Alabama.

September 8, 2025

Rep. Matt Simpson hopes death penalty bill shifts legal precedent

Simpson discussed working to shift legal precedent regulating the use of the death penalty during a Monday media appearance.

August 19, 2025

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Alabama lawmakers renew push for death penalty in child rape cases

The legislation will be reintroduced during the 2026 Legislative Session.

August 1, 2025

Sen. Sam Givhan endorses execution in child sex abuse cases, firing squads

Givhan discussed a proposed bill to allow the death penalty for child rape cases during a Wednesday radio appearance.

July 31, 2025

Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy

Since 2011, at least seven rural hospitals in Alabama have closed their doors for good.

April 24, 2025