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 HolmesJuly 10, 2024
Legislature Legislature sends medical marijuana bill to governor The House passed SB46, the medical marijuana bill, 68 to 34, then the Senate voted to concur. Brandon MoseleyMay 7, 2021
Legislature Alabama Rural Broadband Coalition applauds passage of Connect Alabama Act Currently, Alabama is ranked 47th in terms of broadband connectivity. StaffMay 7, 2021
Legislature Governor signs bill aimed at attracting more math, science teachers The TEAMS program will provide incentive pay for interested and qualifying math and science teachers. StaffMay 7, 2021
Legislature Analysis | The gambling bill: A breakdown There are a lot of criticisms of the gambling bill. Here's an explanation for why most of them fall flat. Josh MoonMay 6, 2021
Legislature State Rep. Jeremy Gray selected to join NewDEAL National Network The NewDEAL group is a selective national network of progressive state and local elected officials. John H. GlennMay 6, 2021
Legislature Gambling bill to be considered in House today SB319 is a constitutional amendment so passage requires a three-fifths vote of the House. Brandon MoseleyMay 6, 2021
Legislature Medical marijuana bill appears poised for passage Conservatives have vowed to continue filibustering the bill that would allow people with a medical need to obtain medical marijuana. Brandon MoseleyMay 6, 2021
Legislature Legislature declares Dauphin Island Sea Lab the “official aquarium of Alabama” The facility includes 31 aquariums containing more than 30,000 gallons of water and displaying roughly 100 species. StaffMay 6, 2021
Legislature Due process bill for K-12 students facing discipline fails to advance Sen. Smitherman's bill passed the Senate but failed to make it to the House floor. He plans to bring it back next year. Eddie BurkhalterMay 5, 2021
Governor Ivey signs 2 percent salary increase for school teachers, state employees Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a 2 percent salary increase for public school teachers and Alabama state employees. John H. GlennMay 5, 2021