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On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would strengthen penalties for a person who physically injures or kills someone while driving under the influence.

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.

The Alabama Legislature has recently and commendably passed legislation shielding minors from exposure to inappropriate content. How about taking steps to ensure minors are exposed to highly appropriate content about our nation’s founding?

Sheffield Mayor Bryan Van Devender is recovering at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after suffering a brain aneurysm on Monday evening.

During a Wednesday appearance on Newsmax's “Ed Henry the Big Take," U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) discussed the SAVE America Act, which would require voters to show proof of citizenship when registering to vote, as well as photo identification for casting ballots.

State Rep. Chip Brown's (R-Hollinger's Island) legislation changing the Public Service Commission (PSC) to an appointed entity was taken off the calendar on Thursday.

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

In a press gaggle, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) commented on the PSC bill being delayed after it had initially been on the calendar.

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).

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the SAVE America Act on Wednesday, bringing the country one big step closer to more secure elections.

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.

State Rep. David Faulkner (R-Mountain Brook) on Wednesday presented his bill that would establish safety plans for summer camps across the state.

The top candidates in the race for the Republican nomination to Congressional District 1 are sounding the alarm over a proposed solar farm project in north Baldwin County, and at least one candidate is pointing his finger at the other.

A Fort Rucker soldier was sentenced to four and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of indecent recordings.

Legislation to change the appointment and removal process for members of the Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) board of trustees advanced in the House State Government Committee on Wednesday.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) addressed the possibility of an upcoming lapse in funding for the Department of Homeland Security during a call with reporters on Wednesday,

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) released a statement on Wednesday opposing a solar farm in Stockton.

On Wednesday, former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks spoke to 1819 News about his recently launched campaign for House District 20, criticizing his opponent, State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville), and Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) for allegedly misrepresenting his accomplishments while in office.

The East came to our rescue at least once before. Will our own Western leaders, by following these examples, allow it to do so again?    

The company planning a 2,000-acre solar farm in Stockton has previously faced a lawsuit and outcry from community members in Georgia.

The Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee passed a bill on Wednesday to remove language in state statute requiring the University of Alabama (UA) School of Social Work to remain a standalone college under the authority of the Board of Trustees.

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.

Alabama got off to a slow start but rolled in the second half to secure a 93-74 win over Ole Miss.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) asked for prayers on Wednesday evening after a special agent assigned to ALEA's SWAT Team was shot during an officer-involved shooting incident.

The search continues for a man Blount County sheriff’s deputies believe shot and killed a bond recovery agent Tuesday morning.