Author: Mary Sell (Mary Sell)

“This bill is designed to go after drug trafficking organizations and pretty much dismantle them from the top,” Reynolds told Alabama Daily News.

The Alabama House Education Ways and Means Committee on Thursday afternoon begins two days of hearings in the State House where it will have presentations from various education and state agency leaders.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall told lawmakers this week he is opposed to the use of medical marijuana and legislation that will allow it.

Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, is expected to file today the “Gender is Real Legislation,” or GIRL bill. 

Alabama 2nd District Congressional candidate Jeff Coleman received a big endorsement on Monday when FarmPAC, the political action committee of the Alabama Farmers Federation, threw its support behind behind the Dothan businessman. 

Alabama’s cities and counties will likely be on opposite sides of legislation in 2020 regarding police jurisdictions, those 1.5- and 3-mile boarders around some cities where residents and businesses get municipal services like fire and police protection at a reduced cost. 

Attorney General Steve Marshall said Thursday that Alabama law already allows individuals to defend themselves and others by using deadly force in churches.

Alabama’s population increased slightly from 2010 to 2019, according to estimates this week from the U.S. Census Bureau. But the official headcount this year has state leaders concerned about turnout and the future of Alabama’s seven congressional seats.

State Rep. Lynn Greer will again sponsor a bill to clarify that church members can use deadly force if threatened.