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 Alabama becomes second state to ban sale of tianeptine pills The House unanimously passed House Bill 2, a bill that would outlaw the possession of tianeptine in Alabama. John H. GlennMarch 16, 2021
Legislature Alabama House passes bill to allow yoga in Alabama schools The practice of yoga has been expressly prohibited in Alabama schools since 1993. Brandon MoseleyMarch 16, 2021
Legislature Bill to exempt cryptocurrencies from ad valorem taxes stalls in the Alabama House A bill to exempt cryptocurrencies from state ad valorem taxes stalled in the Alabama House of Representatives. Brandon MoseleyMarch 16, 2021
Legislature Senate bill would reform Alabama’s public records law State Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, has introduced legislation reforming public information requests. Brandon MoseleyMarch 15, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to require reduced speed in school zones The bill would mandate reduced speed zones around all public and private schools. Brandon MoseleyMarch 15, 2021
Legislature For Alabama lawmaker, anti-riot bill brings back bad memories Rep. Mary Moore discussed her passionate opposition to the bill and her history in the Civil Rights Movement. Josh MoonMarch 12, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate carries over bill to strip governor of some emergency powers Sen. Bobby Singleton expressed concern that the state Legislature didn't take COVID-19 seriously and called it a "bad bill." Eddie BurkhalterMarch 12, 2021
Legislature House Committee hears arguments for and against medical marijuana Medical marijuana supporters and opponents clashed in debate during a committee hearing this week. Brandon MoseleyMarch 12, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to publish pictures of men arrested for solicitation on the internet The Alabama House passed a bill to put the pictures of men arrested for solicitation on the internet. Brandon MoseleyMarch 12, 2021
Legislature Alabama House passes bill to allow Alabamians to hunt coyotes, hogs at night The bill would create a season for the legal hunting feral swine and coyotes at night. Brandon MoseleyMarch 12, 2021