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 March protesting anti-trans legislation planned for Tuesday During last year’s session and the current session the legislature has passed numerous anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ bills. Patrick DarringtonMay 10, 2023
Legislature Bill allowing AG to hide witness contracts passes the House The bill would also alter the law concerning election challenges and give the Legislature the authority to build a new Statehouse. Josh MoonMay 10, 2023
Legislature Bill banning Chinese ownership of property advances The bill prohibits Chinese citizens and businesses from owning property in Alabama. Josh MoonMay 10, 2023
Legislature Education budget includes $1M for Troy program combatting “woke capitalism” The money is directed to the Free Enterprise Scholars program, a new program at Troy. Jacob HolmesMay 9, 2023
Legislature Gov. Ivey signs bill loosening auto liability insurance requirements for service members Previously, Alabama military residents temporarily stationed outside of Alabama were required to maintain two policies. StaffMay 9, 2023
Legislature Week in review: Senate passes historic education budget The Senate passed a historic education budget worth $8.8 billion, including a $2 billion supplemental package. Patrick DarringtonMay 8, 2023
Legislature Week in review: House stalls as Democrats filibuster The House had a typically busy day on Tuesday with broad support of most bills. Jacob HolmesMay 8, 2023
Legislature Bill to abolish constables in Talladega County gains approval of House committee Sheriff Jimmy Kilgore said the constables are not adequately trained and pose a liability risk to the county. Jacob HolmesMay 8, 2023
Legislature Historic Education Budget passes Senate As changed in committee on Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey's proposed tax rebates were cut from $400 to $100 per filer. Patrick DarringtonMay 5, 2023
Legislature House passes bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance The bill carves out some exceptions for family members, but any exchange of money would nullify those exceptions according the the bill's structure. Jacob HolmesMay 5, 2023