Legislature Bill to arrest librarians filed for 2025 session A bill that could have led to the arrest of librarians narrowly missed becoming law last session, but sponsors have already filed a follow-up. Jacob Holmes6 days ago
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week 10 The Legislature will return for day 28 on Wednesday, May 31. Beth LyonsMay 29, 2023
Education Legislature passes loan system amid moves to save Birmingham-Southern The college would shut down without a bailout. Samuel StettheimerMay 26, 2023
Legislature $11.5 billion education budget passes out of Legislature The three main issues between the chambers were the tax rebate, a savings account and a K-12 capital grant program. Jacob HolmesMay 26, 2023
Legislature Legislature passed General Fund budget, moves to Ivey’s desk The approved budgetary funding will now move to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk to be signed. Patrick DarringtonMay 26, 2023
Legislature House approves grocery tax reduction bill The bill now heads to the Senate, but any delay could leave it on the cutting room floor. Jacob HolmesMay 26, 2023
Legislature Legislature OKs bill to ban some foreign governments from owning property The bill no longer purports to stop individuals from purchasing property, only entities representing the governments themselves. Jacob HolmesMay 26, 2023
Legislature Report: Dem lawmakers fail to vote for diversity amendment for Birmingham board An amendment to increase diversity on the Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau board failed when Dem lawmakers didn't vote. Josh MoonMay 26, 2023
Legislature “What Is A Woman” bill passes committee House Bill 405 would codify definitions of male, female and seven related terms. Samuel StettheimerMay 26, 2023
Legislature Tax rebate settles at $150 per filer after conference committee The rebate splits the difference between the House and Senate versions of the rebate. Jacob HolmesMay 26, 2023
Legislature Senate committee OKs second chance bill The legislation was given a favorable of 8-2 and will move to the full Senate. Patrick DarringtonMay 25, 2023