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

Sen. Kirk Hatcher

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.

April 10, 2026

Senate Education committee approves “Don’t Say Gay” bill

HB244 now moves to the Senate at large for consideration, its last stop before reaching Gov. Kay Ivey's desk.

May 1, 2025

Committee OKs bill requiring national anthem weekly in public schools

The legislation would require K-12 public schools to broadcast the national anthem at least once a week during school hours.

April 3, 2025

Alabama lawmakers, coalition introduce an all-inclusive voting rights bill

The legislation has the full support of the entire Alabama Senate Democratic Caucus.

August 16, 2024

Daniels, Givan in, Hatcher apparently out in 2nd District race

The Alabama House Minority Leader should be the favorite to win the newly-drawn district, but he'll face a crowded field.

November 10, 2023