Friday, June 12, 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

State Rep. Joe Lovvorn

Legislature / Governor

Gov. Ivey signs the Alabama Post-Election Audit Act into law

The measure took effect immediately, requiring random post-election audits statewide and public reporting of discrepancies, costs and recommendations.

April 14, 2026

Bill to require post-election audits refiled for 2026 session

Legislation seeking mandatory countywide and statewide general election audits was prefiled, requiring probate judges to oversee the auditing process.

December 23, 2025

House passes bill to increase penalties for resisting arrest

HB265 looks to elevate the penalty to a Class A misdemeanor, which could result in up to a year in jail.

March 10, 2025