Alabama Senate narrowly approves lottery bill, sending it to the House
The Alabama Senate has narrowly approved a lottery bill, voting 21-12 on Thursday to advance a proposal that would let voters decide on a state lottery. The vote came after…
Alabama lottery bill clears Senate committee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A bill that would create a paper-ticket lottery in Alabama cleared a state Senate committee Tuesday on a 6-5 vote and now heads to the full Senate…
Mayors of Alabama’s five largest cities meet with state lawmakers in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The mayors of Alabama’s five largest cities gathered in Montgomery on Thursday to press their legislative agendas with state leaders. Mayors Randall Woodfin of Birmingham, Tommy Battle…
Proposed Alabama bill would give residents a tax credit for storm shelters
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A newly proposed Alabama bill would give residents a tax break to help cover the cost of qualified storm shelters. State Rep. Joe Lovvorn, a Republican, introduced…
Alabama Bill Would Give Firefighters Supplemental Cancer Coverage
A bill moving through the Alabama Legislature would create a supplemental cancer insurance policy for municipal and some volunteer firefighters — an issue Mobile’s fire chief knows personally. House Bill…
Left-Lane Bill Clears Alabama House, and Baldwin County Drivers Are Paying Attention
The Alabama House of Representatives has passed a measure that would allow police to ticket drivers who linger in the left lane of an interstate without passing anyone, and the…
Alabama Lawmakers Consider Letting Beer and Wine Ship Straight to Your Door
MOBILE, Ala. — Alabamians who have tried to order a favorite craft brew or a bottle of California wine online know the frustration: the shipment simply can’t be sent here.…
Alabama AG Marshall Urges Legislature to Pass Parole Board Reforms
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is urging state lawmakers to pass a package of reforms to the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles, arguing in a video message that the…
Alabama senators introduce lottery bills that could reach 2020 ballot
Two Alabama senators are pushing measures that could let voters decide whether the state joins the lottery era. Sen. Jim McClendon, R-St. Clair, introduced a pair of bills Tuesday —…
Mobile-Area Democratic Lawmakers Set Town Hall Ahead of 2019 Legislative Session
Five Mobile-area Democratic lawmakers will host a town hall Thursday at Williamson High School to hear constituents' concerns ahead of the 2019 legislative session.