Legislature Pregnant women could defer prison sentences under proposed law Alabama bill allows pregnant women to defer incarceration and provide postpartum care for 12 weeks, with probation until that date. Mary Claire Wooten12 hours ago
Legislature School vouchers primed for final vote after committee maneuver Sen. Kirk Harcher, D-Montgomery, said the bill would “decapitate public education.” Jacob HolmesMarch 6, 2024
Legislature IVF bills poised for passage in House, Senate The committee approvals set up the potential for floor passage as lawmakers rush to provide cover for IVF clinics. Jacob HolmesMarch 6, 2024
Legislature House committee advances anti-DEI bill The bill prohibits the promotion of certain "divisive concepts" from being promoted by state entities. Jacob HolmesMarch 6, 2024
Legislature Bill hits DEI, aims bathroom bans at higher ed SB129 proposes stringent measures that would bar public entities from engaging in any DEI programs. Bill BrittMarch 5, 2024
Legislature The gambling fight gets messier Substitute bills and lots of new ideas seem destined to sink the gambling legislation, denying Alabamians an opportunity to vote. Josh MoonMarch 5, 2024
Legislature Gambling bill faces a roadblock in Senate Interestingly, Gov. Kay Ivey's strong endorsement of the gaming package has not swayed some senators' positions. Bill BrittMarch 5, 2024
Legislature ALGOP expects passage of school voucher program with no cap The bill would create a system to award tax credits for students attending participating private schools. Jacob HolmesMarch 5, 2024
Legislature Senate committee passes anti-ESG bill The bill would prevent Alabama’s pension funds from investing with any asset manager that considers relevant Environmental, Social and Governance risks. Jacob HolmesMarch 5, 2024
Legislature Senate approves amended version of Melson’s IVF bill The bill passed with unanimous support on a 34-0 vote. Patrick DarringtonMarch 4, 2024
Legislature Bill that would ban certain flags on public property back on agenda The law makes it a Class C misdemeanor to display a flag outside an approved list. Jacob HolmesMarch 4, 2024