Health Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions SB85 simplifies religious vaccination exemptions, which raised concerns about public health risks. Mary Claire Wooten4 hours ago
Legislature Alabama Senate committee advances bills on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility Alabama Senate committee advances bills tightening reins on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility verification, increasing agency costs. Mary Claire Wooten1 day ago
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to improve log truck weighing efficiency SB110 would reduce log truck weigh station delays and establish an appeals process for weight citations. Mary Claire Wooten2 days ago
Legislature Alabama House to vote on bill for voluntary firearm storage program The Houston Hunter Act promotes voluntary and temporary firearm storage to reduce suicide rates for residents. Mary Claire Wooten3 days ago
Congress Sen. Tuberville, Britt join attempt to mandate E-Verify for employers A new bill proposes making E-Verify mandatory nationwide to ensure compliance with employment laws Mary Claire WootenMarch 28, 2025
Legislature Proposed bill would give ABC regulatory authority over some Delta-8 products Rep. Whitt filed HB455 last week amidst an ongoing attempt for Alabama lawmakers to regulate the psychoactive cannabinoids. Mary Claire WootenMarch 27, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell advocates for Alabama’s trade interests in House subcommittee Sewell raised concern about Alabama’s trade stability during a Trade Subcommittee meeting on Tuesday. Mary Claire WootenMarch 26, 2025
Courts Supreme Court weighs Louisiana redistricting case The high court heard a similar case in Alabama in 2023, which led to a second district that could elect a Black lawmaker. Mary Claire WootenMarch 25, 2025
Legislature Alabama House votes to eliminate state sales tax on essential items The bill would eliminate sales tax on diapers, baby formula and menstrual products, saving taxpayers $13 million annually. Mary Claire WootenMarch 21, 2025
Legislature Senate committee approves bill allowing virtual parole hearings for inmates Under current law, inmates are not permitted to attend their parole hearings. Mary Claire WootenMarch 20, 2025