State SPLC honors 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday by urging others to continue the march Leaders said the chaos and confusion of today's political climate is a threat to the civil rights that Bloody Sunday leaders worked so hard... Jacob HolmesMarch 10, 2025
Legislature House votes to expand police immunity after lengthy debate Democrats argued the bill goes too far and weakens accountability for law enforcement officers. Jacob HolmesMarch 7, 2025
Legislature House sends bill reshaping Veterans Affairs structure to Ivey’s desk The new law will allow the governor to dismiss the ADVA commissioner at his or her pleasure. Jacob HolmesMarch 7, 2025
Legislature House passes bill enhancing penalties for terrorist threats The bill would make subsequent convictions a Class D Felony and removes the requirement that the threat be deemed credible and imminent. Jacob HolmesMarch 6, 2025
Legislature Senate committee hears debate on bill requiring Ten Commandments in schools Four Alabama faith leaders spoke against the bill, while four individuals spoke in favor of the bill. Jacob HolmesMarch 6, 2025
Legislature Bill requiring increased job contacts for unemployed individuals advances to Senate The bill would require individuals receiving unemployment to contact five potential employers each week. Jacob HolmesMarch 5, 2025
Legislature Lawmaker files bill to ban health departments from promoting vaccines HB367 by Republican Rep. Mack Butler would prohibit governmental entities from spending public funds to promote the use of vaccines to the public. Jacob HolmesMarch 4, 2025
Legislature Bondsmen challenge bill to allow partial cash bond Rep. Chris England said the bondsmen's argument was a red herring and that they really oppose the bill because it hurts their business. Jacob HolmesMarch 3, 2025
Legislature Bill to create presumptive standard of joint custody gets first public hearing The bill creates a rebuttable presumption that joint physical custody of a child is in that child's best interest. Jacob HolmesFebruary 28, 2025
Legislature Senate committee pushes bills to require filters, age verification from app providers Two bills from Sen. Clyde Chambliss, R-Prattville, would create barriers for minors to access adult content. Jacob HolmesFebruary 28, 2025