Legislature Legislators to consider allowing high school athletes to earn NIL income HB489 would permit high school athletes to profit from NIL deals under certain guidelines. Mary Claire Wooten23 hours ago
Legislature House committee to consider bipartisan Right to Repair Act for electronics Alabama’s proposed Right to Repair bill would allow consumers and technicians to fix electronics independently and affordably. Mary Claire WootenApril 15, 2025
Legislature House committee weighing bill to criminalize “smugglers” of undocumented immigrants The bill would make it a felony to transport an undocumented immigrant into the state of Alabama. Jacob HolmesApril 14, 2025
Legislature Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Eight More than 890 bills have been introduced to date. Beth LyonsApril 14, 2025
Legislature Speaker Ledbetter’s week eight legislative update “This was without a doubt our most comprehensive week of the session,” Ledbetter said. StaffApril 14, 2025
Legislature Bill authorizing ALFA health plans heads to Senate after battle over insurance oversight Rep. David Faulkner has championed the bill as an opportunity to reduce the costs of health care coverage for the state's farmers. Jacob HolmesApril 11, 2025
Legislature Alabama House passes bill that would limit CBD to minor-restricted stores, pharmacies The bill now moves forward to the Senate for consideration. Jacob HolmesApril 11, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate advances student-based public education funding overhaul Alabama Senate approved the RAISE Act, a new weighted education funding formula to better support underserved and high-need students. Mary Claire WootenApril 11, 2025
Legislature Lt. Gov. Ainsworth announces his support for allowing off-campus religious instruction The legislation would allow public school students to participate in off-campus religious and character instruction during school hours. StaffApril 11, 2025
Legislature Senate committee approves bill mandating abstinence-only sex education If enacted, the bill would prohibit sex education programs from demonstrating how to use contraception. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2025
Education House committee advances Ten Commandments, “Don’t Say Gay” bills Bills requiring schools display the Ten Commandments and further limit discussion of gender and sexuality were favorably reported on Wednesday. Chance PhillipsApril 10, 2025