Investing in Alabama’s coal communities is investing in our future
This is a reinvestment in the hardworking people who helped fuel our economy for generations. That’s fair. That’s accountability. And that’s good policy.
Sen. Matt woods
Gov. Ivey signs into law stronger penalties for terrorist threats in schools and other public spaces
The measure broadened covered locations, increased penalties and barred charged students from returning to class before hearings and mental health evaluations.
April 13, 2026
Senate Judiciary Committee advances bill to increase penalties for terrorist threats
Lawmakers approved a measure Wednesday to elevate certain offenses to Class B felonies and mandate one-year school suspensions for credible threats.