Legislature Committee OKs bill banning abortion pill About 40 percent of abortions in America are chemical abortions. Jacob HolmesFebruary 25, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama doesn’t need any more abortion laws The state has already taken aim at Roe v. Wade — anything else is either genuinely misguided or political posturing. Jacob HolmesFebruary 25, 2022
Legislature Bill banning “divisive concepts” such as CRT criticized by teachers, officials Critics say the bill chills difficult discussions about the reality of America's past abuses and failures. Jacob HolmesFebruary 24, 2022
Legislature Public hearing shows divide on House transgender treatment bill Doctors, parents of transgender children and a former transgender man shared differing perspectives from several experiences with gender dysphoria treatment. Jacob HolmesFebruary 24, 2022
Legislature Bathroom bill passes House Proponents claim boys entering girls' bathrooms is a safety concern that schools are afraid to address for fear of lawsuit. Jacob HolmesFebruary 24, 2022
Legislature Alabama House passes permitless carry Critics say the permits provide an extra safety net to get guns off the street and discover other illegal activity. Jacob HolmesFebruary 23, 2022
Legislature Anti-riot bill moves to Senate Opponents say the bill is too vague and could be wielded against citizens exercising their constitutional right to peaceful protest. Jacob HolmesFebruary 23, 2022
Education Two-thirds of Americans say schools fall short in teaching Black History Alabama's fight against Critical Race Theory has created confusion about what Black history can and cannot be taught in schools. Jacob HolmesFebruary 22, 2022
Legislature Democrats stall anti-riot bill Democrats threatened to filibuster through midnight to delay a vote on the bill, and Republicans conceded to carry the bill over. Jacob HolmesFebruary 17, 2022
Legislature Committee OKs anti-transgender bathroom bill Stadthagen said he sees a public safety issue with allowing students born as males into the girls' restroom. Jacob HolmesFebruary 17, 2022