Tag: Linda Coleman-Madison
State Senate Committee advances election integrity bills
On Wednesday, the Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee advanced two bills designed to protect the integrity of Alabama elections.
Both...
372 bills have been filed in Alabama legislative session
Only four legislative days have passed in the 2023 Alabama Regular Legislative Session, but already 372 bills have been filed by legislators....
League of Municipalities disappointed with passage of legislation further limiting towns...
On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee advanced legislation that would place further limits on cities that currently have occupational taxes....
Legislature finishes the ARPA special session
On Thursday, the Alabama Senate voted to pass House Bill 1 (HB1), which appropriates $1,060,000,000 in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for water projects,...
Alabama Senate Committee amends ARPA funding bill
The Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee met on Wednesday morning to consider the American Rescue Plan Act appropriation bill passed by...
72 bills have been prefiled ahead of 2023 regular session
The 2023 Alabama Regular Legislative Session begins on Tuesday. State Legislators are busy preparing for the legislative session by making the last touches on...
Seven State Senate seat races to watch
All 35 State Senate seats are up for grabs in the November 8 general election. Republicans hold a 27 to 8 margin...
Committee advances ban on teaching of ‘divisive concepts’
An Alabama legislative committee on Tuesday advanced a bill that would ban the teaching of “divisive concepts” about race and gender in...
Senate votes to allow concealed handguns without permit
The Alabama Senate approved legislation Thursday that would end the state’s requirement for a person to get a permit to carry a...
Bill seeks higher fines for taking down Confederate statues
A legislative committee advanced a proposal Tuesday to increase the fines on cities that take down Confederate monuments in Alabama.
