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Alabama environmental standards

The Alabama House of Representatives passed new state environmental standards, sending the bill to Governor Kay Ivey's desk.

Alabama private plane schools

The Alabama House rejected a proposal that would have exempted certain corporate aircraft from property taxes.

The Alabama Senate unanimously passed SB242 sending a bill to the House that would require commercial drivers to be proficient in English.

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed the App Store Accountability Act, into law requiring parental consent before minors can download apps.

The House State Government Committee passed HB407 a bill that would designate Miss Alabama as an official state ambassador for Alabama

Jessica Ross has been removed from the Republican primary ballot by the Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee.

Paul Lee Alabama House

The Alabama House Republican Caucus on Wednesday elected State Rep. Paul Lee (R-Dothan) as the new House Majority Leader.

The Alabama House of Representatives unanimously passed Sarah Marsh Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act on Tuesday.

Apple Alabama kids

On Thursday, the Alabama Senate passed HJR51, a joint resolution establishing a Study Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Children’s Internet Safety. The resolution, sponsored by State Rep. Robbins (R-Sylacauga) and a group of co-sponsors, creates a commission tasked with studying the effects of AI, social media, and internet access on children, investigating how other states […]

Alabama Trey's law

The Alabama House of Representatives unanimously passed SB30 on Thursday, sending Trey's Law to Governor Kay Ivey's desk.

Chris Elliott

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) on Wednesday announced his opposition to a proposed 4,500-acre solar energy complex in Stockton.

The Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee on Wednesday advanced a bill that would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments.

On Wednesday, Jimmy Parnell, President of ALFA, endorsed the bipartisan utility reform package advancing through the Alabama Legislature.

Tuberville PSC

Sen. Tuberville voiced his support today for the multi-bill PSC, utility reform package moving through the Alabama Legislature.

The Alabama House and Senate Education Trust Fund budget committee chairmen addressed the Business Council of Alabama’s Tuesday morning briefing, and discussed budget priorities, their working relationship, and the future of education in Alabama. State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) agreed that managing expectations will be a key challenge this […]

Alabama lawmakers passed a bill that would give state leaders the authority to remove and replace members they appoint to state entities.

Defend American Jobs, the Republican-aligned affiliate of crypto super PAC Fairshake, is spending $5 million to support Barry Moore.

Arthur Orr

A new study from the Center for Effective Lawmaking ranks State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) as the most effective Alabama Senate Republican.

Alabama medical cannabis

A judge ruled in favor of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, dismissing a lawsuit that sought to block the agency's licensing process.

Terri Collins Patrick Johnson

State Rep. Terri Collins, announced Monday her endorsement of Patrick Johnson to succeed her in the Decatur-area Alabama House District 8.

Alabama public service commission

A group of Alabama legislators composed of leaders from both parties introduced a three-bill package to keep utility costs low for families.

The Alabama Senate unanimously passed HB161 on Wednesday, sending the App Store Accountability Act to Governor Kay Ivey’s desk after it also passed the House unanimously. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Chris Sells (R-Greenville), requires parental consent before minors can download apps, requires app stores to verify users’ ages, and requires apps to carry […]

Alabama child predator death penalty

The Alabama Senate passed HB41 in a 33-1 vote on Thursday, sending the Child Predator Death Penalty Act to Governor Kay Ivey.

The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group held its first meeting Wednesday following the state's $203.4 million award.