Civil lawsuit bill for sexual assault victims still in Alabama House committee
An Alabama bill that would give sexual assault victims new opportunities to file civil lawsuits remains stuck in committee with nine days left in the legislative session.
Alabama Senate passes bill creating crime of ‘retail theft’
The Alabama Senate approved a bill that creates harsher punishments for people convicted of stealing from retailers.
Gov. Kay Ivey’s dismissal of early childhood education secretary brings criticism
Educators and members of the Alabama Legislature sharply criticized Barbara Cooper's forced resignation as secretary of the Department of Early Childhood Education.
Alabama House committee approves bill requiring safe storage of firearms around children
Parents who violate the law could face year in jail, $6,000 fine
This statistic is used to argue against prison reform in Alabama. Is it accurate?
Officials say 80% of inmates are in for violent offenses. But the state may be using a stricter definition of the term than others
Alabama Department of Corrections’ internal execution review draws criticism
Reform advocates called for independent review after string of botched executions
Victims and advocates protest at Alabama victims compensation agency
Many seeking answers to their claims that were either denied or held
Alabama Legislature could see bills on voting rights restoration, paper ballots
The Alabama legislature could consider bills in the coming legislative session that could affect how Alabamians cast ballots and, for those released from prison, how they get their right to vote back.
Alabama legislation would increase penalties for loitering in streets
Bill comes amid political battle in Montgomery over panhandling
Alabama legislators propose bill to suspend early release law until 2030
Five Alabama state senators have filed a bill to suspend an early release law after a controversy over release of inmates who became eligible for the program this month.
