Legislature House passes bill to ensure “age appropriateness” of Literary Task Force materials Garrett said the current structure leaves task force materials unscreened before reaching classrooms. Jacob HolmesMay 24, 2023
Legislature House sends bill creating 13 new judgeships to Gov. Kay Ivey The bill passed 103-0 and will be sent to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature into law. Jacob HolmesMay 24, 2023
Courts SCOTUS decision on Alabama’s congressional districts to come within the month The decision could impact the state's congressional districts as soon as the 2026 election. Jacob HolmesMay 23, 2023
Legislature Chinese Alabamians protest bill targeting property ownership by foreign citizens The group said the bill still unfairly discriminates against Chinese individuals and promotes anti-Asian hatred. Jacob HolmesMay 23, 2023
Legislature Week in review: House tampers controversial bills as session nears end Here's a look back at what passed the House last week. Jacob HolmesMay 22, 2023
State PARCA reports highlights, disparities of Alabama’s online sales tax system The flat rate is generally lower, and the system could potentially shift revenue from schools to state and local governments. Jacob HolmesMay 22, 2023
Legislature Bill to make porn distributors liable for content reaching minors passes committee The bill spawned from a long-attempted bill to require content filters to be turned on by default on internet-enabled devices. Jacob HolmesMay 19, 2023
Legislature Bill eliminating presumptive sentencing guidelines following trial advances Hill said presumptive guidelines are "an offer" that a criminal defendant rejects by choosing to go to trial. Jacob HolmesMay 19, 2023
Legislature House committee hears debate on bill defining sex-based terms The bill would use biological sex determined at birth as the definition for the terms "man" and "woman." Jacob HolmesMay 18, 2023
Legislature House passes bill to allow tax credits for crisis pregnancy center donors Opponents have criticized the centers as deceptive faith-based organizations that, when abortion was legal, pushed women away from the practice. Jacob HolmesMay 18, 2023