Legislature Birmingham mayor pushes for voter decision on gun permit laws Woodfin is calling for a local vote on gun permits to address rising homicides, urging lawmakers to empower Birmingham residents. Mary Claire Wooten3 days ago
Legislature Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Ten The Legislature will return to begin its 26th legislative day on Tuesday. Beth LyonsApril 29, 2024
Legislature House passes bill creating Felony charge for organ retention Multiple lawsuits have alleged that UAB Medical Center retained organs from individuals who died inside Alabama prisons without obtaining the consent of family members. Jacob HolmesApril 26, 2024
Legislature House advances bill allowing arrest of librarians The bill would provide an avenue for librarians to be arrested if someone challenges a book as being "harmful to minors." Jacob HolmesApril 26, 2024
Legislature Alabama Legislature awards final passage to Anti-Squatting Measure The crime would be classified as a Class A misdemeanor punishable in Alabama by up to one year in jail and fines of up... StaffApril 26, 2024
Legislature Debate continues on bill requiring default parental controls on devices The committee did not vote on the bill, but expects to vote on it next week. Jacob HolmesApril 25, 2024
Legislature Citizens call for Summer EBT to be funded in Education Trust Fund Budget An Alabama Library Association official also called on the education budget to restore funding to the Alabama Public Library Service. Jacob HolmesApril 25, 2024
Legislature House passes bill to require secret ballot union vote at businesses receiving incentives Opponents say unions are necessary to empower them to fight for fait pay and benefits. Patrick DarringtonApril 24, 2024
Legislature Committee expands bill defining sex-based terms, advances it to Senate An amendment would block transgender individuals from entering bathrooms or sleeping quarters of the opposite sex. Jacob HolmesApril 24, 2024
Legislature House votes to extend prohibition of LGBTQ subjects in classroom through eighth grade The bill also bans teachers and education employees from displaying pride flags or other LGBTQ+ symbols on school grounds. Jacob HolmesApril 24, 2024
Legislature Critics: Altria scrambles to safeguard cigarette business from heated tobacco competition Despite the potential public health benefits, strong opposition has emerged from major tobacco companies. Bill BrittApril 24, 2024