Legislature State Rep. files bill to untax eyeglasses, contacts Alabama is one of just five states that tax optical aids. Jacob Holmes1 day ago
Legislature How to protect Alabamians from ills of sports wagering There's only one way to protect Alabamians from the problems associated with sports wagering. Josh MoonApril 22, 2024
Legislature Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Nine The Legislature will return to begin its 24th legislative day out of 30 on Tuesday. Beth LyonsApril 22, 2024
Legislature House passes package to increase workforce participation The legislative package includes tax credits to increase childcare and housing among other changes. Jacob HolmesApril 19, 2024
Legislature Alabama’s new “Porn ID Law” raises privacy and rights concerns The legislation doesn't address the heightened risks of identity theft and breaches of privacy. Bill BrittApril 19, 2024
Legislature Committee advances bill to repeal BSC bailout law The $30 million loan program relied on State Treasurer Young Boozer to OK the loan, and Boozer denied to give BSC the money. Jacob HolmesApril 18, 2024
Legislature Alabama House passes $11B education budget package The education budget now moves to the Senate for full approval. Jacob HolmesApril 17, 2024
Legislature House passes 18 percent cut to state library operations budget House Education Budget Chair Danny Garrett said he "redirected" $750,000 of the agency's budget. Jacob HolmesApril 17, 2024
Legislature Historic gambling bill faces critical test in conference committee The bill, originally passed by the House, proposed sweeping changes including a statewide education lottery. Bill BrittApril 17, 2024
Legislature Former governors support bill for resentencing judicial override cases Judicial override previously allowed judges to usurp a jury and sentence someone to death. Patrick DarringtonApril 17, 2024
Legislature Some legislation to watch: Legislature faces critical last days The Legislature is racing to address a slew of bills that could dramatically impact the lives of the state's residents. StaffApril 16, 2024