Alabama Senate

For nearly 40 years, state Sen. Hank Sanders of Selma was a fixture of the Alabama Statehouse.Sanders, 76, did not seek re-election last year after nine…

The race for Alabama’s governor has commanded much of the media attention heading into next week’s midterm elections. But there’s also a heated race for…

One candidate in Alabama’s Lieutenant Governor’s race just got a big name endorsement. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is endorsing Twinkle Andress…

Alabama lawmakers are stretching out this year's legislative session as tensions and disagreements on Wednesday derailed what they hoped would be their…

Alabama lawmakers are expected to conclude the legislative session this week.Legislators plan to adjourn Wednesday after a flurry of last-minute work.…

Alabama lawmakers are advocating to keep daylight saving time year-round and stop changing clocks.The Alabama Senate approved a resolution Thursday by…

A bill that passed the Alabama Senate yesterday would give payday loan customers longer to repay their loans.The bill, sponsored by Senator Arthur Orr,…

Alabama state employees would see their first cost-of-living raise in a decade under a bill that passed the state Senate yesterday.Senators voted nearly…

The Alabama Senate has approved a bill aimed at allowing the Ten Commandments to be displayed in schools and government buildings despite criticisms that…

Alabama lawmakers are considering a bill that would weed out less serious drug offenders.Democratic Representative Patricia Todd and Republican Senator…