Alabama 2013 legislative session

In a swift-moving late-night session, the Alabama Legislature approved a bill that will put a Constitutional amendment in the hands of the voters.If…

Alabama legislators are getting ready for the final day of their 2013 session. The Legislature convenes at 9 a.m. Monday. Both chambers will have to…

Adoptions involving foster children will be streamlined in Alabama under a new law that Gov. Robert Bentley has signed. Bentley and legislative leaders…

Republican lawmakers are pushing a plan that would move up the voter registration deadline before each election. Current law allows registration until 10…

The Alabama Legislature is closer to providing money to repair and rebuild public schools hit by tornadoes in 2011 and 2012.The Senate Finance and…

The Alabama Legislature begins the second half of its 2013 session on Tuesday. Gov. Robert Bentley says his priority for the second half is passing…

With Mississippi legalizing home brewing, Alabama is now the only state that doesn't allow citizens to brew small amounts of beer or wine at home for…

The Alabama Legislature has wrapped up the first half of its 2013 session and gone on spring break. Wednesday marked the 15th meeting day of the session.…

The House Judiciary Committee has approved a bill to exclude those charged with the most serious crimes from having their cases settled under youthful…

The Alabama Senate Health Committee has passed a bill that will allow nurse practitioners and nurse midwives to write prescriptions for certain controlled…