Legislature Legislature passed General Fund budget, moves to Ivey’s desk The approved budgetary funding will now move to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk to be signed. Patrick DarringtonMay 26, 2023
Legislature Senate committee OKs second chance bill The legislation was given a favorable of 8-2 and will move to the full Senate. Patrick DarringtonMay 25, 2023
Legislature Opponents speak out in public hearing on expansion of “Don’t Say Gay” law Several speakers testified about the dangers of outing, suicidality in the LGBTQ+ community, and the legislation in general. Patrick DarringtonMay 25, 2023
Legislature Senate Committee OKs bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance The bill would criminalize several forms of assistance in absentee ballot voting. Patrick DarringtonMay 24, 2023
Courts Governor confirms new district judge for Madison County Smith is filling a vacancy left due to previous judge Patrick Tuten being appointed to a circuit judgeship. Patrick DarringtonMay 23, 2023
State DHR to begin reimbursing stolen SNAP benefits This will make Alabama one of the first states in the country to replace stolen SNAP benefits with federal funds. Patrick DarringtonMay 23, 2023
Congress U.S. Senate makes historic confirmation of Abudu to circuit court Abudu is the first Black woman appointed as a judge to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Patrick DarringtonMay 22, 2023
National National advocate speaks against Gov. DeSantis’ anti-Black, anti-LGBTQ+ policies Desantis’ war against “woke” has long been seen as a strategy to advance his potential candidacy for president. Patrick DarringtonMay 22, 2023
Legislature Anti-ESG bill passes Senate The body approved an anti-environmental, social, and governance bill on a 27-8 vote. Patrick DarringtonMay 19, 2023
Legislature Senate OKs bill to allow fingerprinting and DNA collection of undocumented immigrants The bill's sponsor says the aim is to prevent people crossing the border multiple times using different names. Patrick DarringtonMay 19, 2023