Legislature Bill to arrest librarians filed for 2025 session A bill that could have led to the arrest of librarians narrowly missed becoming law last session, but sponsors have already filed a follow-up. Jacob HolmesJuly 10, 2024
Legislature Senate Judiciary Committee advances Aniah’s law Aniah's law would allow a judge to deny bail to a defendant charged with a class A felony. Brandon MoseleyMarch 18, 2021
Legislature Bill to make kindergarten mandatory carried over in committee HB423 would require every 6-year-old who didn't attend kindergarten to pass a competency exam before being admitted to first grade. Brandon MoseleyMarch 18, 2021
Legislature Three Alabama state representatives test positive for COVID-19 House Speaker Mac McCutcheon encouraged members Tuesday to wear masks and practice social distancing. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 17, 2021
Legislature Analysis | Casino deal could bring 12,000 new jobs to state, officials say Officials with the Poarch Creek and traditional casinos say they project hiring more than 12,000, possibly as many as 15,000 Alabamians. Josh MoonMarch 17, 2021
Legislature House committee passes bill banning treatments for trans minors Republican Rep. Joe Lovvorn expressed concern that the bill, if it becomes law, could result in more teen suicides. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 17, 2021
Legislature Alabama House approves bill expanding early release, supervision of inmates Rep. Jim Hill's bill makes retroactive a 2015 law that mandates early release and supervision for some. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 17, 2021
Legislature Senate committee passes $7.7 billion education budget The $7.7 billion FY 2022 ETF is actually the largest education budget in state history. Brandon MoseleyMarch 17, 2021
Legislature Anti-rioting bill advances out of committee Democrats opposed the legislation, saying it could affect peaceful protesters, too. Brandon MoseleyMarch 17, 2021
Legislature Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week five The Legislature returned to Montgomery on Tuesday, March 16, for day 15 of the session. Beth LyonsMarch 16, 2021
Legislature Poor People’s Campaign demands voting rights protections at Statehouse Moral Mondays movement leaders joined others in state capitals around the country to push for 14 legislative priorities. Micah DanneyMarch 16, 2021