Legislature Bill would bar governments from using “West Bank” as term for Israel region A state representative prefiled legislation requiring government entities to use "Judea and Samaria" for the region, claiming "West Bank" erases Jewish identity. Jacob Holmes8 hours ago
Legislature Gun control advocates concerned over Alabama bill to nullify presidential gun orders The advocates note that Alabama has the second-highest rate of gun violence in the U.S. Eddie BurkhalterApril 5, 2022
Legislature Alabama 2022 Legislative Report: Week 10 The Legislature will return for day 27 of the regular session on Tuesday, April 5. Beth LyonsApril 4, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate approves $8.2 billion Education Trust Fund budget The substitute bill includes large pay raises for teachers, and additional money for four-year colleges and Pre-K. Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to nullify presidential gun orders The bill which bans the use of public funds to enforce presidential orders aimed at curbing gun violence, now heads to the state House... Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2022
Legislature Bill requiring in-person doctor visit after four Telehealth sessions teed up for House The in-person visitation requirement drew criticism from telemedicine lobbyists during a public hearing. Jacob HolmesApril 1, 2022
Legislature Alabama House, Senate approve bonuses for retired state employees, teachers The two bills would give retired teachers and state employees a bonus of $2 per month for each year they were employed. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 31, 2022
Legislature House passes bill to end shackling of pregnant women The bill is still awaiting consideration by a Senate committee with five days remaining on the legislative calendar. Jacob HolmesMarch 31, 2022
Legislature Senate committee advances “Zuckerbucks” bill Critics said the bill could have a chilling effect on grassroots organizations working with elected officials. Jacob HolmesMarch 31, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to nix state auditor position The Senate also passed a general fund budget, a bill that had been in conference committee this week. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 31, 2022
Legislature Alabama House passes Numeracy Act over Common Core objections House sponsor Rep. Alan Baker, R-Brewton, said the math standards implemented through Common Core help students get to the "hows and whys" of math. Jacob HolmesMarch 30, 2022