The law known as the Speedy Trial Act allows the chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court to appoint a sitting or retired judge to preside over a specific case or cases involving a violent offense.

The bill was criticized by those who felt it overregulated products and those who felt it didn't go far enough.

The new law, which goes into effect Oct. 1, expands immunity for police in civil and criminal cases, adding new definitions ...

Wadsworth is putting her hat into the ring in the 2026 Alabama general election. Gov. Kay Ivey has signed the controversial bill that enhances legal protections for law enforcement. The House and ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey has signed House Bill 493 into law, allowing the Alabama Network of Children’s Advocacy ...

Governor Kay Ivey announced the appointment of Judge Bill Lewis to the Supreme Court of Alabama on Tuesday. This decision ...

Gov. Kay Ivey has officially signed House Bill 493 into law, a measure that allows for the updating of standards guiding the ...

Alabama Governor Signs Speedy Trial Bill Into Law, Seeking to Speed Prosecution of Violent Crimes MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation Tuesday to allow visiting ...