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 Bill prohibiting certain sex ed providers one step closer to passage The bill would prevent sex education materials from being "Sexually explicit" and prohibit demonstration of contraception use. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2024
Legislature Senate committee advances “Don’t Say Gay” bill The bill would ban teachers from wearing flags, stickers or other insignias representing sexual orientation or gender identity. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2024
Legislature Alabama’s HB167 nears vote: Will obscenity filters become law? The bill would require every mobile device activated within the confines of Alabama to come pre-equipped with an "obscenity filter." Bill BrittMay 2, 2024
Legislature Rep. Marilyn Lands introduces bipartisan maternal healthcare legislation In Alabama, many women struggle to enroll in Medicaid and are unable to access healthcare when they first discover they are pregnant. StaffMay 2, 2024
Legislature Gambling legislation is a vote shy, carried over until at least Thursday Continuing a decades-long trend, a seemingly sure-to-pass gaming bill came up a vote shy on Tuesday night. But it's not dead. Josh MoonMay 1, 2024
Legislature Alabama Senate approves $10M for Child Summer EBT funding The vote drew immediate praise from hunger advocates. StaffMay 1, 2024
Legislature Alabama House committee OKs $3.4B budget, tweaks Senate plan The adjustments include a rather eyebrow-raising $100,000 cut from the Board of Pardons and Paroles. StaffMay 1, 2024
Legislature House gives final passage to bill which bans tracking of credit card gun purchases Eleven states across the nation have already passed similar legislation. StaffMay 1, 2024
Legislature Hunger relief organizations urge lawmakers to fund Summer EBT program The federal government still funds the cost of the meals and only requires states to fund a portion of the administration costs. Jacob HolmesApril 29, 2024
Legislature Alabama Legislature passes bill to punish child sex abuse by clergy A bill by Rep. Leigh Hulsey and Sen. Roger Smitherman would punish church leaders who engage in sexual activity with anyone under age 19. Josh MoonApril 29, 2024