Courts Groups ask court to block bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance The requested injunction would prevent the state from implementing the recently enacted bill. Jacob HolmesMay 6, 2024
Legislature On the bubble: These bills are near the finish line as session nears end Here are a few bills that have positioned themselves for potential passage in the final week. Jacob HolmesMay 6, 2024
Legislature Ivey signs bill to allow Biden on the ballot, fix recurring technical flaw This is not the first time a presidential candidate has almost missed the ballot in Alabama. Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2024
Legislature Senate passes $9.3B education budget; must settle differences with House One of the most notable changes is the addition of $10 million in funding for the administration of an EBT summer feeding program. Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2024
Legislature Bill prohibiting certain sex ed providers one step closer to passage The bill would prevent sex education materials from being "Sexually explicit" and prohibit demonstration of contraception use. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2024
Legislature Senate committee advances “Don’t Say Gay” bill The bill would ban teachers from wearing flags, stickers or other insignias representing sexual orientation or gender identity. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Bill to jail librarians appears to also make many stores “public nuisances” Under the law, any premises used to sell or show R-rated movies could end up being considered a public nuisance. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2024
State Public hearing on state aid for libraries reveals few support Ivey’s proposed code changes About 80 speakers showed up Tuesday to voice their opinion on Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed changes. Jacob HolmesMay 1, 2024
State State Library Service to hear 100 speakers on rule changes The speakers are just the tip of the iceberg, with the APLS reportedly receiving some 4,000 letters during the comment period. Jacob HolmesApril 30, 2024
Legislature Hunger relief organizations urge lawmakers to fund Summer EBT program The federal government still funds the cost of the meals and only requires states to fund a portion of the administration costs. Jacob HolmesApril 29, 2024