Alabama Lawmakers Move Crime Bills, Sign PSC Law
Lawmakers logged 521 roll call votes, passed 10 bills through a chamber and saw 66 bills signed into law, led by a new PSC oversight law and criminal penalties bills.
Alabama Senate News & Articles
Alabama Senate Approves Digital Driver’s License
The Alabama Senate voted 35-0 on Tuesday to approve a bill letting residents buy a digital version of their driver’s license or state ID for use on a mobile device. Because senators amended the bill, the House must vote again before it can go to Gov. Kay Ivey.
It’s Time To Lower Prices For Middle Class Alabamians
Things have never been more expensive in Alabama. From houses to cars to utilities to eggs, the prices of all of our essentials have exploded in recent years. The majority of Americans can’t even afford...
AL Sen. Del Marsh Says He Wants More COVID-19 Cases In Order To Get Immunity From Virus
In an interview with a reporter for CBS42, Alabama State Senator President pro tempore Del Marsh (R-Anniston) commented on the increase in COVID-19 cases in the state saying, “I’m not as...
Alabama Legislature Passes COVID-19 Relief Bill
On Monday, the Alabama House and Senate passed Governor Kay Ivey’s plan for using the $1.8 billion allocated to the state by the CARES Act, the massive $2 trillion stimulus package that...
The Emperor’s New Mask
Not too long ago, I wrote a piece about how whether we like it or not, the COVID-19 pandemic is political. I didn’t realize how deeply true and prophetic that statement was at the...
AL Democratic Chair Rips Legislative Leadership Over Plans To Reconvene
Alabama Democratic Party chair Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa) took to Twitter to rip the Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) and Senator Pro Tempore
Alabama Medical Marijuana Bill Passes Senate
Alabama is one step closer to having access to medical marijuana. The Alabama Senate passed SB165 from Senator Tim Melson (R-Florence) with a vote of 22-11. The bill would be...
Alabama Constitutional Carry Bill Passes Senate Committee
A bill that would remove the requirement for citizens in Alabama to obtain a permit to conceal carry a firearm has passed a Senate Committee on a 6-4 vote. The bill, SB1, was filed...
Alabama Senate Votes To Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports
The Alabama Senate has passed HB 361, sponsored by Rep. Kyle South (R-Fayette), which would allow residents in Alabama to play Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS). The bill passed with an...