U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Abortion Case This Term
The United States Supreme Court today agreed to hear an abortion case out of Louisiana. This is the first abortion case that will be argued since Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch...
2019 Alabama Legislative Session News & Articles
Alabama’s Silent War on the Press
“The smarter the journalists are, the better off society is. For to a degree, people read the press to inform themselves – the better the teacher, the better the student body.” – Warren Buffett This...
Gov. Ivey Signs Alabama Medical Marijuana Bill
Gov. Kay Ivey signed SB 236 into law today. The bill, sponsored by Tim Melson (R-Florence), will set up a commission to study the best path forward...
2019 AL Legislative Session: Tragic and Pathetic
Regardless of partisan affiliation, Alabama voters have got to abstain from their toxic addiction to identity politics and work together to address the real problems that are facing the state.
A Look Back At The 2019 Alabama Legislative Session
The 2019 Alabama Legislative Session was one of the most controversial sessions in Alabama history so let’s look at what all was accomplished and what was left on the table this year. What Passed...
Alabama Mandatory Kindergarten Bill Fails In Senate
A bill to require children to complete kindergarten before heading to first grade has failed in the Senate with a 13-18 vote. All no votes were from Republican Senators with Democrats all voting yes. ...
Alabama Legislators Pass Medical Marijuana Bill; Takes First Step Toward Legalization
The Alabama House has passed a substitute bill for SB 236, also known as the CARE Act, which would create the Medical Cannabis Study Commission that will study approaches, develop regulations, and recommend future...
Civil Asset Forfeiture Disclosures Will Soon Be Required In Alabama
The House has given final passage to a substitute bill of SB 191 that would increase transparency around civil asset forfeiture in Alabama. The bill becomes law immediately after approval from Governor
Gov. Ivey Signs Pay Raise and Incentive Package For Correctional Officers
HB 468, sponsored by State Rep. Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa), was signed into law today by Governor Kay Ivey. HB 468 provides a two-step raise for certain employees...
What The Substitute Alabama Medical Marijuana Bill Will Do
The Alabama House Committee gave a favorable report to a substitute bill for SB 236 which means it will now wait for a chance to appear on the House floor for debate and a...