U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) became the first statewide elected official to endorse her Senate colleague Tommy Tuberville in his campaign for governor — becoming one of the highest-profile backers in the state for the former Auburn head coach’s bid to lead Alabama. “I’m excited to endorse my friend and colleague, Senator Tommy Tuberville, to […]

Pro-family provisions long advocated by U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) have been included in the Senate GOP’s sweeping finance package, offering targeted reforms to existing child care tax credits in an effort to ease financial burdens on working parents. Legislative text released Monday outlines key updates to the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), the […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville officially launched his campaign for Governor of Alabama Tuesday in Auburn, jumping straight into the issues and laying out a platform centered on K-12 education reform, economic growth, and stronger state-level control over federal programs. Tuberville, whose first Senate term ends in 2026, said he plans to serve out the remainder […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall confirmed that the state will appeal a recent federal court decision striking down the state legislature’s 2023 congressional redistricting map — a ruling that found lawmakers had intentionally discriminated against Black voters and violated the Voting Rights Act. A spokesperson for the attorney general’s office confirmed their intent to appeal […]

The Alabama House of Representatives concludes its 2025 legislative session today with the annual and much-anticipated presentation of the Shroud Award, given to the “deadest bill of the session.”  The tongue-in-cheek honor, created in 1979 by former House member Earl Mitchell, is presented to the sponsor of the bill deemed to have the least chance […]

On Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey signed HB445 into law, enacting sweeping new regulations on consumable hemp products in Alabama. The new law targets products containing hemp-derived THC compounds like delta-8 and delta-10, banning smokable forms and implementing strict rules on testing, packaging, licensing and age restrictions. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the new law will require […]

On Wednesday Governor Kay Ivey signed a multi-bill package known as “Powering Growth” into law — a sweeping energy infrastructure package intended to secure Alabama’s future energy dominance, accelerate economic development, and address long-term supply chain challenges across the state. The legislation, backed by state leaders and business advocates, creates the Alabama Energy Infrastructure Bank […]

Today is the last day in the 2025 regular legislative session, and the Alabama House of Representatives has taken an unusual approach: no special order calendar and, at least for now, no major bills on the floor. The House gaveled in at 1 p.m. Wednesday but recessed less than two hours later at the call […]

Legislation designed to give Alabama’s elected officials increased oversight on how members of the Alabama Department of Archives and History Board of Trustees are appointed has officially passed the House. It will quickly return to the Senate for concurrence before it heads to Governor Ivey’s desk. The bill, SB5, was originally filed by State Sen. […]

The Alabama Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed House Bill 152, legislation that exempts baby and menstrual hygiene products from the state’s portion of sales and use taxes beginning September 1, 2025. Sponsored by State Rep. Neil Rafferty (D-Birmingham), and carried in the Senate by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), the bill received broad bipartisan support […]

The Alabama House of Representatives passed SB289 on Tuesday, advanced legislation that will require K-12 schools to implement a “success sequence” curriculum aimed at improving long-term economic outcomes for students. Sponsored by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and carried in the House by State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville), the bill directs the State Board of […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed a sweeping public safety measure targeting gun violence, particularly in Alabama’s urban communities. SB119, sponsored by State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) and State Rep. Cynthia Almond (R-Tuscaloosa), strengthens firearm possession laws, heightens penalties for shootings into occupied buildings, and expands judicial tools for detaining violent offenders prior to […]

More than two years into her first term, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is quickly becoming one of the Senate’s most vocal advocates for families, mothers and children. Ahead of Mother’s Day, Britt is reintroducing the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act, a cornerstone of her pro-life, pro-family legislative agenda. The bill aims […]

On Tuesday night, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a heavily amended version of HB297, a once-controversial measure that initially sought to impose a 4% fee on international money transfers but now focuses squarely on cracking down on suspicious cash-based transactions through increased reporting and enforcement. Sponsored by State Rep. Jennifer Fidler (R-Silverhill), the bill […]

On Tuesday night, the Alabama House of Representatives gave final passage to a pair of public safety bills that Republican lawmakers have championed as central to the state’s effort to crack down on violent crime. The two bills — SB118 and SB119, sponsored by State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) — are part of a […]

A bill that would overhaul the governance structure of the Birmingham Water Works Board cleared a key House committee Tuesday and now awaits a final vote in the Alabama House of Representatives. SB330, sponsored by State Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook), would dramatically reshape the Water Works Board, reducing the City of Birmingham’s control and […]

As President Donald Trump takes swift action to restore American energy dominance, Alabama lawmakers are charging ahead with a legislative package designed to strengthen the state’s energy future and economic competitiveness. Last week, the Alabama Senate passed the ‘Powering Growth’ package, a three-bill initiative aimed at modernizing the state’s energy infrastructure, cutting bureaucratic red tape, […]

The Alabama House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a historic $12.1 billion Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget for Fiscal Year 2026, advancing a record investment in public education that prioritizes school choice, targeted student support, and new benefits for educators. The sweeping package includes SB112 and its supplemental appropriations, sending the legislation back to the […]

After days of tension and procedural slowdowns, the Alabama Senate showed signs of smoother sailing Tuesday, advancing two high-profile bills with less resistance than expected. Senators first took up SB322, sponsored by Sen. Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman), which amends state law to allow qualifying community development districts — such as one proposed near Smith […]

Legislation that would restructure the Birmingham Water Works Board and convert it into a regional utility cleared the Alabama Senate  County and Municipal Government committee on Tuesday, reigniting a decades-old fight over governance, accountability and control of Alabama’s largest water system. SB330, sponsored by State Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook), would shift appointment power for […]

Alabama and Mississippi lawmakers will face off again on Wednesday in a friendly — but fiercely competitive — charity softball game aimed at supporting Children’s of Alabama hospital and strengthening camaraderie across state lines. The matchup is set for Wednesday night, April 24, at Montgomery’s Riverwalk Stadium, with pre-game events beginning at 5:30 p.m. and […]

A bill inspired by a teenage shark attack survivor from Alabama has captured national attention after being featured on NBC’s “Today Show.” Lulu Gribbin, 16, appeared on the broadcast to share her story of survival and advocacy in support of HB437 — dubbed “Lulu’s Law” — which would establish a shark alert system for Alabama […]

The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday passed HB7, also known as the Laken Riley Act, a measure aimed at increasing collaboration between state and local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. Named in memory of Laken Riley — a Georgia nursing student who was killed last year by an illegal immigrant who was awaiting […]

The Alabama House of Representatives unanimously passed HB437 on Thursday, also known as “Lulu’s Law,” a measure aimed at enhancing beach safety by establishing a shark alert system for Baldwin and Mobile counties. The legislation, sponsored by State Rep. David Faulkner (R-Mountain Brook), is named in honor of Lulu Gribbin, a 15-year-old from Mountain Brook […]