Legislature New “Don’t Say Gay” bill would extend through 12th grade It would extend the state’s prohibition on classroom discussion or instruction of sexual orientation or gender identity. Jacob HolmesFebruary 20, 2024
Courts Ozark citizen cleared of harassment charge against mayor Daleville Judge Barbara Wade ruled that Blankenship failed to establish evidence that any harassment took place. Jacob HolmesFebruary 19, 2024
State Moms for Liberty hosts Riley Gaines for anti-trans event Republican leaders including U.S. Rep. Dale Strong, State Rep. Susan DuBose and ALGOP Chair John Wahl attended. Jacob HolmesFebruary 19, 2024
Legislature Bill creating criminal penalties for clergy who groom children moves forward in House The bill's sponsor said the bill is needed to ensure clergy in positions of trust do not groom children who are under their authority. Jacob HolmesFebruary 16, 2024
State Baldwin County children’s author suggests Prattville policies as model for local libraries "They've done the work so now other local boards can follow suit," the author wrote. Jacob HolmesFebruary 16, 2024
Legislature Opinion | Elliott’s rant shows why lawmakers shouldn’t touch the Archives Department Sen. Chris Elliott’s comments were a disgusting reduction of LGBTQ people to sexual activity. Jacob HolmesFebruary 16, 2024
Legislature NO CAP? Detractors ask “What’s the ceiling?” on private school tax credits Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, said he is expecting to substitute the current bill to include some kind of spending limitation. Jacob HolmesFebruary 15, 2024
Legislature “Second Chance” bill moves forward with bipartisan support The bill would offer an opportunity for certain individuals sentenced to life without parole to have a judge consider reducing or ending their sentence. Jacob HolmesFebruary 15, 2024
Legislature Change to “drug-sharing manslaughter” bill creates committee contention The bill no longer includes that the individual "knowingly" gave the user a drug laced with fentanyl. Jacob HolmesFebruary 15, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Certain lawmakers are insulting your intelligence Sen. Chris Elliott wants you to believe that it’s merely to fix a flaw in the way the board operates. Jacob HolmesFebruary 14, 2024