March 27, 2023 Group Watch: News & Views from the State House
The Alabama Legislature returned to work last Tuesday for the 2nd day of the 2023 regular session after wrapping up what is considered a successful special session the week prior.
Much got done, and there was lots of agreement. The bill making penalties for fentanyl possession harsher was unanimously passed by the House, and the entire Senate voted to protect family visitation rights at healthcare facilities in the state. And more good news for Alabama: February’s unemployment rate tied the record low.
And this week, the legislature is taking spring break, so there’ll be no issue of Group Watch next week. Look for the next installment on April 10.
Read more on these topics and other #alpolitics happenings below.
The House and Senate will return from spring break on April 4
at 1 pm and 2 pm respectively.
