Legislature Lawmaker files bill to make it harder to prosecute “stand your ground” cases The bill create a "presumption of reasonableness" and shift the burden of proof to the prosecution. Jacob Holmes17 hours ago
Legislature Senate passes General Fund Budget The proposed budget is the largest in the state’s history. Patrick DarringtonApril 12, 2024
Legislature House passes bill codifying definitions of woman, man The bill by Rep. Susan DuBose excludes transgender individuals from being defined by state law as the gender with which they identify. Jacob HolmesApril 12, 2024
Legislature Alabama House votes to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday — with a twist State employees must choose between taking the day off for Juneteenth or for Jefferson Davis' Birthday. StaffApril 12, 2024
Legislature House committee passes bill to raise online sales tax Local school boards would now get a piece of the revenue after being cut out of an earlier version of the bill. Jacob HolmesApril 11, 2024
Legislature Bill enshrining access to contraception advances in House The committee amended the bill to ensure there is no right to contraception after implantation of the embryo. Jacob HolmesApril 11, 2024
Legislature Public records bill advances out of committee The bill will move to the Senate floor where its sponsor will look to have more success than last year. Patrick DarringtonApril 11, 2024
Legislature New bill seeks to put the law back in the medical weed licensing process The bill, sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson, would install a new, three-step process for approving integrated licenses. Josh MoonApril 10, 2024
Legislature Senate Shelby County delegation approves bill to take over library board HB89 would allow the Shelby County delegation of the Legislature to take over board appointments. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2024
Legislature House committee passes $9 billion education budget, pay raise for teachers The proposed budget includes a 2 percent pay raise for teachers. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2024
Legislature New ETF budget would cut APLS funding 18 percent, condition state aid to local libraries The agency's cut stands in stark contrast to the rest of the proposed budget, which saw growth for most. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2024