State Alabama’s laws affecting LGBTQ+ people reviewed in annual index Alabama passed multiple laws impacting LGBTQ individuals including the criminalization of gender-affirming care and preventing LGBTQ discussions in the classroom. Jacob HolmesJanuary 30, 2023
Congress Rep. Carl chosen to serve on three appropriations subcommittees Carl said he is thrilled to serve on the "critical subcommittees" and "ensure our tax dollars are spent wisely." Jacob HolmesJanuary 30, 2023
State Ivey orders state agencies to establish public records pages Every state agency will be required to have a public records page, and will not be allowed to charge per-page fees on electronic documents. Jacob HolmesJanuary 27, 2023
Infrastructure U.S. Treasury approves $191.9M for last-mile broadband expansion in Alabama The state estimates the new infrastructure will connect 55,000 households and businesses to high-speed internet access. Jacob HolmesJanuary 27, 2023
Courts Perry Hooper’s alleged victim “heartbroken, outraged” by recent pleadings In the statement, Elizabeth Daly said the last words she heard from Hooper were "I’ll get away with it, because I’m Perry Hooper." Jacob HolmesJanuary 26, 2023
Courts Attorney for Perry Hooper wants to release video of incident to the public "He put a hand on the hip, pecked on the cheek," Hooper's attorney, Tommy Gallion, said. Jacob HolmesJanuary 26, 2023
Congress Sen. Katie Britt, colleagues reintroduce Full Faith and Credit Act The act prioritizes funding for the military, veterans and seniors should the U.S. hit its debt ceiling. Jacob HolmesJanuary 26, 2023
State Alabama Policy Institute names Stephanie Smith new CEO Smith will be the third president and CEO of API, stepping in for Caleb Crosby. Jacob HolmesJanuary 26, 2023
Health State has spent nearly $1.7M on experts, lawyers in transgender medical care suit The state spent more than $500,000 on experts and nearly $1 million on legal counsel from influential D.C. law firm Cooper and Kirk. Jacob HolmesJanuary 25, 2023
Legislature State Rep. Paschal appointed vice chair of military, veterans committee Paschal said he believes his 21 years of Army service will bring a needed perspective to the committee. Jacob HolmesJanuary 24, 2023