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 House to debate “Don’t Say Gay” expansion bill today The Alabama House will debate whether to extend prohibitions through to the end of high school. Jacob HolmesApril 23, 2024
Legislature Alabama’s HB167 risks economic setback with new tech regulations The bill proposes that all mobile devices sold in Alabama must come equipped with an obscenity content filter. Bill BrittApril 22, 2024
Legislature How to protect Alabamians from ills of sports wagering There's only one way to protect Alabamians from the problems associated with sports wagering. Josh MoonApril 22, 2024
Legislature Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Nine The Legislature will return to begin its 24th legislative day out of 30 on Tuesday. Beth LyonsApril 22, 2024
Legislature House passes package to increase workforce participation The legislative package includes tax credits to increase childcare and housing among other changes. Jacob HolmesApril 19, 2024
Legislature Alabama’s new “Porn ID Law” raises privacy and rights concerns The legislation doesn't address the heightened risks of identity theft and breaches of privacy. Bill BrittApril 19, 2024
Legislature Committee advances bill to repeal BSC bailout law The $30 million loan program relied on State Treasurer Young Boozer to OK the loan, and Boozer denied to give BSC the money. Jacob HolmesApril 18, 2024
Legislature Alabama House passes $11B education budget package The education budget now moves to the Senate for full approval. Jacob HolmesApril 17, 2024
Legislature House passes 18 percent cut to state library operations budget House Education Budget Chair Danny Garrett said he "redirected" $750,000 of the agency's budget. Jacob HolmesApril 17, 2024
Legislature Historic gambling bill faces critical test in conference committee The bill, originally passed by the House, proposed sweeping changes including a statewide education lottery. Bill BrittApril 17, 2024