Legislature New bill would add conflict resolution class requirement to marriage licenses Smitherman argues that the requirement could help reduce domestic violence between partners. Alex JobinJanuary 17, 2025
Congress U.S. House passes ban on transgender athletes The bill was originally introduced in the Senate by Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville in 2023. Alex JobinJanuary 16, 2025
Congress Tuberville praises Hegseth in Secretary of Defense confirmation hearing Many Republicans on the committee, including Tuberville, praised Hegseth and largely ignored questions about his character or experience. Alex JobinJanuary 15, 2025
Congress Sen. Tuberville introduces bill to fight “swatting” "Swatting" occurs when an individual makes a false report of an ongoing emergency or threat of violence in order to intimidate someone. Alex JobinJanuary 14, 2025
Congress Sen. Tuberville backs Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act The bill looks to allow individuals who are licensed to conceal carry in their home state to do the same in other states. Alex JobinJanuary 13, 2025
Congress Tuberville refiles ban on transgender athletes in sports The bill would effectively ban transgender individuals' participation in sports. Alex JobinJanuary 10, 2025
National Alabama unions celebrate passage of Social Security Fairness Act President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, a bill which looks to make the distribution of Social Security funds more equitable. Alex JobinJanuary 8, 2025
Prisons Woman found dead in Alabama jail just days after being detained The nature of Washington's death has not yet been made public. Alex JobinJanuary 7, 2025
News Amazon gives paid leave to Alabama woman who was injured in NOLA on New Years Eve An Alabama Amazon employee will receive paid time off after initial reporting to the contrary. Alex JobinJanuary 6, 2025
Congress Members of AL congressional delegation share comments ahead of House speaker vote At noon on Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote to elect the Speaker of the House, just over a year after former-Speaker... Alex JobinJanuary 3, 2025