Legislature House passes bill to end shackling of pregnant women The bill is still awaiting consideration by a Senate committee with five days remaining on the legislative calendar. Jacob HolmesMarch 31, 2022
Legislature Senate committee advances “Zuckerbucks” bill Critics said the bill could have a chilling effect on grassroots organizations working with elected officials. Jacob HolmesMarch 31, 2022
Legislature Alabama House passes Numeracy Act over Common Core objections House sponsor Rep. Alan Baker, R-Brewton, said the math standards implemented through Common Core help students get to the "hows and whys" of math. Jacob HolmesMarch 30, 2022
Elections Katie Britt releases memo outlining planned immigration policies In the memo, Britt outlines a four-step immigration plan she said she’ll introduce on day one if elected senator. Jacob HolmesMarch 30, 2022
Legislature Grassroots organizations speak out against “divisive concepts” bill An identical bill has already passed out of a Senate committee, leaving the full Senate as the last hurdle to reaching Gov. Kay Ivey's... Jacob HolmesMarch 29, 2022
State FBI investigating use of explosive device at Warrior Met Coal pipelines The attack comes days before the one-year anniversary of the United Mine Workers of America began their strike against the company. Jacob HolmesMarch 25, 2022
Elections Libertarian Party of Greater Birmingham seeks candidates The party will be able to run candidates for all Bibb, Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, and Tuscaloosa County positions. Jacob HolmesMarch 25, 2022
Elections Zeigler proposes “Watchman Program” for elections The program would prioritize recruitment of poll watchers and provide free training with a long-range goal of having a poll watcher in every county. Jacob HolmesMarch 24, 2022
Corruption Senate bill would force doctors, pharmacies to provide off-label COVID-19 treatments There is no clear language in the bill defining any limitations of what FDA-approved medications could be claimed as a treatment for COVID-19. Jacob HolmesMarch 22, 2022
Legislature Voting rights groups continue fight against “Zuckerbucks” bill; Allen dismisses concerns Rep. Wes Allen, R-Troy, said the bill would not prevent private groups from educating voters separate from the government. Jacob HolmesMarch 21, 2022