Legislature Controversial wildlife rehabilitation bill awaits consideration by House Ag Committee The bill would allow good samaritans to care for injured or orphaned wildlife without an official license. Alex JobinApril 8, 2025
Legislature Gov. Ivey signs bill criminalizing inhalants into law The law also establishes the unlawful sale of inhalants as a Class D felony. Alex JobinApril 7, 2025
Health Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill The Alabama Midwives Alliance and a number of concerned citizens have publicly denounced SB87's substitute. Alex JobinApril 4, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate committee passes bill to limit protest in the state The bill, SB247, would effectively outlaw protesting outside of an individual's residence in Alabama. Alex JobinApril 3, 2025
Legislature House committee approves General Fund budget package The budget will now move to the House floor to be considered for passage to the Senate. Alex JobinApril 2, 2025
Congress Sens. Tuberville, Britt cosponsor tax deduction for timber lost in natural disasters The bill would establish tax deductions for foresters who lose timber as a result of natural disasters. Alex JobinApril 1, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt joins Sen. Tim Kaine to propose bipartisan child care plan The Child Care Availability and Affordability Act would increase the size of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make it refundable. Alex JobinMarch 31, 2025
News University of Alabama student detained by ICE as State Department revokes visas Doroudi, who is originally from Iran, was taken from his home at 5 a.m. on Tuesday morning and detained. Alex JobinMarch 28, 2025
Education Trump’s elimination of the Dept. of Ed. could harm Alabama’s public schools If Trump is successful, the department’s elimination will strip back billions of dollars in federal spending. Alex JobinMarch 27, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt introduces legislation to improve passenger vehicle safety The legislation "would modernize vehicle safety tests by requiring the use of the most advanced testing devices available." Alex JobinMarch 26, 2025