Still, crime remains a top political issue, particularly in statehouses where lawmakers may face pressure to respond to high-profile incidents and constituent fears. Firearm-related legislation has ...

It was a big moment for Angie Hamilton, but even as she was being sworn in as Lauderdale County's first female district ...

Gov. Kay Ivey Thursday signed a controversial bill that could weaken the state’s environmental regulations. SB 71, sponsored ...

The Lauderdale County Chief Assistant District Attorney has been appointed district attorney, according to Governor Kay Ivey’s office.

Some Republican legislators are looking to restrict their states’ ability to set environmental regulations, a move that comes as President Donald Trump ’s administration pushes to roll back ...

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 10 grants totaling $28 million for projects in seven southern Alabama counties impacted by Hurricanes Sally and Zeta in 2020.

Here are the bills that passed the Alabama Legislature in the fourth week of the 2026 session. HB 366, sponsored by Rep. Bob ...

In Montgomery, Governor Ivey signs a law enabling the death penalty for child sex offenders, while the Senate dismantles ...

SB 231, sponsored by Sen. Sam Givhan, R-Huntsville, provides for security from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency at the new ...

A growing number of Republican-led states are seeking to revive the death penalty for child rape. Alabama lawmakers approved legislation that would allow child rapists to be sentenced to death.