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Members of the Alabama Senate passed legislation by State Sen. Larry Stutts (R-Tuscumbia) exempting some K-12  construction projects from some Division of Construction Management (DCM) inspections and requirements.

The Senate County and Municipal Government Committee held a public hearing on legislation setting staffing standards for law enforcement agencies in Montgomery and Huntsville.

Interim House Majority Leader Chip Brown (R - Hollinger’s Island) announced on Monday that he has filed legislation that “further strengthens Alabama’s existing seafood labeling law and forces restaurants to comply with its provisions or face severe penalties.”

Autauga County Sheriff Mark Harrell’s lawsuit against the Autauga County Commission has been dismissed for the failure of the Sheriff to state any grounds upon which he is entitled to relief, the Autauga County Commission announced on Friday.

Legislation by State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) would change how some vacancies of the office of Lieutenant Governor would be filled.

Scottsboro High School will stay in 4A despite the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) initially denying Scottsboro’s appeal of its recent reclassification from 4A to 5A.

The Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) is planning to hire a new executive director.

Citing a desire to prevent the chaotic civil unrest and violence that is occurring in Minnesota from ever taking root in Alabama, State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) announced on Monday that she has filed legislation creating the new criminal offense of “Interference With A First Responder” across the state.

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) said he “could give a shit about the Republican Party” in leaked audio from a contentious caucus meeting on Thursday afternoon.

Alabama joined 21 states on Friday in filing a brief in support of Louisiana’s lawsuit challenging a Biden-era rule that expanded access to abortion drugs through mail and telehealth, despite contrary state laws.

Farmer, veteran and small-business owner Terry Waters announced on Wednesday his candidacy for State Senate District 22. 

Stan Cooke, a pastor, announced on Friday his candidacy for Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) chairman, pledging to unify the party, strengthen its grassroots foundation, and boldly advance President Donald Trump’s America First agenda across the state. 

Legislation by State Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook) prohibiting franchisors from requiring franchisees to operate on a religious day of a "sincerely held religious belief" passed the Senate on Thursday.

House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) is taking a leave of absence for a few weeks as majority leader, according to multiple sources.

Support for passing legislation changing the members of the Public Service Commission from elected to appointed is currently lacking, according to State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur).

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed the Child Predator Death Penalty Act into law. 

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals sided with the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s (AHSAA) ruling that Oakwood Adventist will be ineligible for the upcoming postseason.

Members of the Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee passed two bills concerning data centers in the “Alabama Affordability Protection Plan” on Wednesday.

The Cities of Tuscaloosa, Montgomery and Hoover announced on Wednesday that they were voluntarily dropping the suit.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced his campaign finance committee on Wednesday. 

Legislation requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools passed the Senate Education Policy Committee on Wednesday.

Members of the Senate passed legislation creating a removal process for local library board members on Tuesday by a 26-6 margin.

State Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison (D-Birmingham) said she opposes legislation to change the Public Service Commission (PSC) from being elected to appointed, despite initially co-sponsoring the bill.

The political action committee of the Home Builders Association of Alabama (ABPAC) endorsed Derek Chen in his campaign for State Auditor on Tuesday.

House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) is running for Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) chairman, according to multiple sources.

Legislative or legal action is likely after the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) denied Scottsboro High School’s appeal of its recent reclassification from 4A to 5A.

Tuscaloosa County Circuit Judge Daniel Pruet ruled on Monday University of Alabama center Charles Bediako was no longer eligible to play for the Crimson Tide.