Health Gov. Ivey signs bill allowing Alabama to join PA licensure compact HB156 allows Alabama to join the PA Licensure Compact, expanding workforce mobility and improving access to care statewide. Mary Claire Wooten4 hours ago
Legislature Immigrants rally against antagonistic bills at State House Dozens of immigrants marched from Cramton Bowl to the Alabama Statehouse to make their voices heard to Republican lawmakers. Jacob HolmesMarch 20, 2025
Health Senate committee approves bill regulating PBMs, protecting local pharmacies A new Senate bill would prohibit PBMs from negative reimbursements and make other changes to protect independent pharmacies. Josh MoonMarch 20, 2025
Legislature Senate committee approves bill allowing virtual parole hearings for inmates Under current law, inmates are not permitted to attend their parole hearings. Mary Claire WootenMarch 20, 2025
Legislature Bills on immigration and vaping receive public hearings One speaker asked the committee to “remember about HB56,” comparing HB7 to the 2011 bill eventually whittled down in court. Chance PhillipsMarch 20, 2025
Legislature Supporters and opponents of child abuse procedure bill speak at public hearing HB340 states that DHR must notify families of rights and improve transparency, but faces opposition over inhibiting investigations. Mary Claire WootenMarch 20, 2025
Legislature Bill to regulate hemp products in Alabama fails in Senate Health Committee The bill looks to regulate various products containing hemp derivatives including beverages and "psychoactive hemp products." Alex JobinMarch 20, 2025
Legislature House Public Safety Committee members raise concerns over police obstruction bill Rep. Chris England called the legislation "troublesome," saying that the bill gives too much discretion to a law enforcement officer. Alex JobinMarch 20, 2025
Courts Alabama chief justice praises Senate bill expanding accountability courts Chief Justice Sarah H. Stewart called accountability courts an important tool to hold offenders accountable while providing the treatment and services. StaffMarch 20, 2025
Legislature Alabama Big 10 Mayors applaud Glock switch ban Trigger activators turn semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic weapons. StaffMarch 20, 2025
Legislature House passes $192 million tax relief package If HB386 is approved by the Senate, the tax on groceries would be reduced to just 2 percent. Jacob HolmesMarch 19, 2025