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 Legislature approves $1.06 billion pandemic relief spending The House concurred 96-0 with the Senate's amended legislation. Final approval now rests with Gov. Kay Ivey. John H. GlennMarch 16, 2023
Legislature Alabama House passes $1 billion ARPA spending bill A couple of Democratic members voiced concerns about the bill Tuesday, but only three Republicans ultimately voted against it. Jacob HolmesMarch 15, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate approves $59 million payment to the Alabama Trust Fund The money returns funds borrowed from the state's saving account in the previous decade. John H. GlennMarch 15, 2023
Legislature Sen. Figures introduces bills to repeal, add exceptions to Alabama abortion law One bill would create exceptions for rape and incest, which were specifically excluded when the law passed in 2019. Jacob HolmesMarch 13, 2023
Legislature Speaker Ledbetter looks back at first week of legislative session Ledbetter said the House is primed to pass the proposed ARPA funding bill in this second week of the special session. Jacob HolmesMarch 13, 2023
Legislature Second round of ARPA funds won’t address all health care, infrastructure needs in Alabama Money from $1 billion in federal COVID aid may just scratch the surface, organizations say. Alander RochaMarch 13, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week One The regular session is now suspended while the Legislature is in a special session. Beth LyonsMarch 13, 2023
Legislature House committee approves ARPA spending plan Only Republican Rep. Arnold Mooney voted against the bill, citing concerns about the way the distribution has been handled. Jacob HolmesMarch 10, 2023
Legislature Proposal for second round of ARPA spending prioritizes infrastructure, medical providers Almost two-thirds of the money is designated toward water, sewer and broadband. The rest will go toward public health. Jacob HolmesMarch 9, 2023
Legislature Albritton files bill to return final $59 million to Alabama Trust Fund It would be the final payment to Alabama Trust Fund to satisfy money taken from the fund during the previous decade. John H. GlennMarch 9, 2023