Legislature Alabama Transgender Rights Action Coalition criticizes ALGOP’s “What is a Woman” bill Activists argue that the bill is a targeted attack on the rights and liberties of transgender Alabamians. Alex Jobin1 minute ago
Legislature Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week One Nearly 400 bills, including the pre-filed, have been introduced to date. Beth Lyons2 minutes ago
Legislature Sen. Lance Bell named chair of Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Bell will assume the role previously held by Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger. Staff12 minutes ago
Legislature Alabama House wraps up first week, advances key bills on safety, education As the 2025 session moves forward, lawmakers will continue shaping policies that impact Alabama’s families, law enforcement, and workforce Bill Britt3 days ago
Legislature Overtime tax exemption’s fate to be determined this session The exemption, which Ivey dramatically expanded in 2023, might now be allowed to expire due to fears about its cost. Chance Phillips3 days ago
Legislature Alabama Senate passes “What is a Woman” bill The central aim of Sen. April Weaver's bill is to establish legal definitions of "male" and "female" based on biological sex. Mary Claire Wooten3 days ago
Legislature Alabama Senate’s anti-immigrant bills get public condemnation but committee approval The first day of committee meetings included a smorgasbord of anti-immigrant legislation. Josh Moon4 days ago
Legislature Alabama Senate’s “What is a Woman” bill passes committee The bill, introduced by Sen. April Weaver, now receives a second reading in the Senate. Mary Claire Wooten4 days ago
Legislature Commission on Higher Education requests funding increases at budget hearing In addition to preparing budget recommendations on behalf of the state's public colleges and universities, ACHE is also responsible for administering financial aid. Alex Jobin4 days ago
Legislature House Democrats question bill restricting unemployment benefits Rep. Marilyn Lands said HB29, which would further restrict unemployment benefits, is “not in the spirit of Jesus.” Chance Phillips4 days ago