Special Legislative Session Possible on Relief Fund Spending
Alabama lawmakers say there may be a special session on how to spend the state’s remaining pandemic relief funds.
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Alabama House GOP Wants to End Handgun Permit Requirement
Republicans in the Alabama House of Representatives say legislation abolishing the permit requirement to carry a concealed handgun will be among their top priorities in the upcoming legislation session.
Issues to Watch in 2022 Session of Alabama Legislature
Alabama lawmakers return to Montgomery on Jan. 11 for the 2022 legislative session.
Alabama Lawmakers Face Decisions on $1.5 Billion in Relief Funds
Alabama lawmakers face decisions in the coming months on how to spend more than $1.5 billion in pandemic relief funds.
Gambling on the Agenda for 2022 Alabama Legislative Session
Lottery and casino legislation will be again be introduced in Alabama’s upcoming legislative session which starts January 11
Proposed Alabama Abortion Bill Would Be Similar to Texas Law
A group of Alabama lawmakers has proposed legislation similar to a Texas law that would ban most abortions and allow anyone to file civil lawsuits against violators and collect damages.
Tuskegee City Council Member Johnny Ford to Seek Alabama House Seat
Tuskegee City Council member Johnny Ford has announced that he will seek the District 82 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives in 2022.
New Lawsuits Challenge Alabama’s Legislative, Congressional District Lines
New lawsuits are challenging Alabama’s newly drawn congressional and legislative districts as racially gerrymandered to dilute the voting power of Black voters.
Alabama Lawmakers Working on Plan to Boost Student Math Scores
State elected officials are working on a math initiative in an effort to boost scores.
Ivey Wants to Delay Third Grade Reading Promotion Requirement
Gov. Kay Ivey will ask lawmakers to delay a requirement to hold back third graders who don’t meet reading benchmarks but said the state must strengthen efforts to boost math and reading scores.
