Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill putting deadlines in state’s open records law
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation that would put response deadlines in the state’s open records law.
Alabama Legislature
Alabama lawmakers approve stiffer penalties for falsely reporting crime
Alabama lawmakers voted to stiffen penalties for making a false report to law enforcement, legislation that follows a kidnapping hoax that drew national attention.
Gambling bill remains stalled in the Alabama Senate
Gambling legislation remains stalled in the Alabama Senate with members expressing doubt that it will get another vote in the closing hours of the legislative session.
Gov. Kay Ivey to sign fiscal 2025 General Fund Budget
The Alabama Legislature has given final approval to the 2025 General Fund Budget, which totals about $3.4 billion.
Alabama Legislature approves tax breaks for businesses that help employees afford child care
Alabama lawmakers gave final approval to legislation to provide state tax breaks to businesses that help their employees afford childcare.
Alabama Senate committee delays vote on ethics legislation
An Alabama Senate committee on Tuesday delayed action on a proposed revamp of the state ethics law after opposition from both the state attorney general and the head of the state ethics commission.
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers: Gambling bill not yet dead
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers says the gambling bill isn’t yet dead, even though time is quickly winding down in this year’s session of the Alabama Legislature.
Lawmakers approve bill to ensure President Biden is on Alabama’s November ballot
State officials have approved legislation to ensure President Joe Biden will appear on the Alabama’s November ballot, mirroring accommodations the state made four years ago for then-President Donald Trump.
Legislature approves healthcare high school in Demopolis
The Alabama Legislature has approved one of the governor’s top priorities.
New Alabama State House to cost around $400 million
The construction of a new Alabama State House, now underway in Montgomery, and related projects, will cost about $400 million.
