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 Holmes7 days ago
Legislature Alabama House, Senate to play charity softball game for tornado victims The game marks the fourth time in recent history that the two chambers have competed in softball. StaffApril 13, 2023
Legislature Alabama Arise backs Coleman, McClammy bills to untax groceries The bill would replace lost revenue to the Education Trust Fund by eliminating a deduction for federal income tax. Jacob HolmesApril 12, 2023
Legislature Lawmakers consider bill to charge youths for attacking detention center employees The sponsor said her intent was not to criminalize youth but to offer some protection to employees of juvenile detention facilities. Patrick DarringtonApril 12, 2023
Legislature “Good time” reduction bill passes House, heads to Ivey After the death of a Bibb County deputy last year, "good time" reductions drew renewed scrutiny. Josh MoonApril 12, 2023
Legislature Two bills targeting panhandling present in each chamber The proposed bills would “prohibit an individual from loitering on a public roadway or in the right-of-way of a public roadway.” Patrick DarringtonApril 12, 2023
Legislature ALGOP poll: Majority of Alabamians want to cut grocery tax There has been growing support among Republican lawmakers for the tax cut. StaffApril 12, 2023
Legislature Bill would allow cosmetology license reciprocity for military dependents House Bill 246 is part of an effort to create a national “cosmetology compact” for military personnel and dependents. StaffApril 11, 2023
Legislature Child care providers, parents call for more Pre-K, child care funds Advocates on Monday called on the Legislature to approve a combined $42 million increase in state investments. StaffApril 11, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week Three 29 committee meetings were held throughout the week. Beth LyonsApril 11, 2023
Legislature “Divisive concepts” bill back on the calendar for Alabama House The bill advanced out of the House and a Senate committee last session but failed to reach the Senate floor. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2023