Legislature New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care Although the Alabama Ethics Commission previously ruled a candidate could use excess campaign expenses on childcare, it is not enshrined in Alabama law. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
Legislature Committee OKs bill making state health officer a cabinet position Senate Bill 240 would change the state health officer into a cabinet-level position appointed by the governor. Brandon MoseleyMarch 4, 2021
Legislature Senate passes Marsh’s broadband bill Senate Bill 215 would set up an authority that would have the power to issue contracts to companies to carry broadband. Brandon MoseleyMarch 4, 2021
Legislature Senators Reed, Singleton welcome Kirk Hatcher to the Senate Hatcher was sworn in to represent District 26 in the Alabama State Senate. StaffMarch 4, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate votes to ban gender-affirming care for trans minors The bill would ban puberty blocking and hormone treatments in minors, despite doctors warning such a ban could risk children's lives. Josh MoonMarch 3, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to create oversight of costly contracts The bill would create a committee tasked with reviewing executive branch contracts of $10 million or more. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 3, 2021
Legislature Senate votes to give DAs more freedom on the appointment of investigators The appointment of investigators by a DA would not be subject to a county personnel system. Brandon MoseleyMarch 3, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to limit public officials’ ability to close businesses in pandemic The legislation would curb public officials' ability to close certain classes of businesses in a pandemic. Brandon MoseleyMarch 3, 2021
Legislature Alabama House to consider bill to create check on costly contracts The bill comes after much concern from lawmakers over Gov. Kay Ivey's estimated $3.7 billion prison plan. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 2, 2021
Legislature Bill to allow yoga in Alabama schools advances through House committee The House Committee for Education Policy gave the bill a favorable report. John H. GlennMarch 2, 2021
Legislature Alabama Legislature returns for day 10 of the 2021 Legislative Session The House has an ambitious proposed special order calendar. Brandon MoseleyMarch 2, 2021