Alabama approves medical cannabis as gambling debate stalls in 2021 session
Alabama is poised to become the 37th state to allow medical cannabis after the Legislature sent a bill to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk, even as a separate push to legalize…
Aniah’s Law Clears Alabama Senate, Heads Back to the House
A constitutional amendment that would give Alabama judges broader authority to deny bail to defendants charged with serious violent crimes has cleared the state Senate, sending the measure back to…
Pro-Choice and Pro-Life Groups Face Off in Downtown Mobile Over Alabama Abortion Law
Pro-choice and pro-life activists rallied in Mobile's Bienville Square as Alabama's new abortion law drew sharp reactions from residents and doctors.
Alabama Lawmakers Nearer to a Vote on Legalizing Medical Marijuana
A bill to legalize medical marijuana in Alabama was picking up bipartisan support at the Statehouse in spring 2019, moving lawmakers closer to a vote on allowing patients with certain…
Alabama lawmaker’s abortion bill comments draw national backlash
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A Democratic state lawmaker’s remarks during debate over a sweeping abortion ban drew national attention and criticism this week, adding a fresh flashpoint to one of the…
Alabama lawmakers to discuss expanding high-speed internet access
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers are preparing to take up legislation aimed at expanding high-speed internet access across the state. State Sen. Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville) is sponsoring a bill that…
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…
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 —…
Senate pro tem says Alabama must address gas tax, eyes Port of Mobile
When the Alabama Legislature convenes in March, Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh says a gas tax is likely to come up “a lot” — and he thinks it is vital…