Legislature Senate committee sets up anti-drag bill for possible final vote A Senate committee narrowed House Bill 67’s drag performance ban to libraries, but it is still prompting free speech and constitutional objections. Jacob Holmes2 hours ago
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
Legislature Bills to regulate CBD, hemp-based products advance in committees CBD and hemp-derived product are currently legally sold in retail stores including gas stations and stores. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2025
Legislature House Ways and Means Committee passes bill to tax vape products The proposed tax would apply to the retail sale of such products at a rate of 10 cents per milliliter. Alex JobinApril 10, 2025
Legislature $9.8 billion education budget approved by Senate committee Alabama Senate committee approves major education budget, supplemental funding and RAISE Act. Mary Claire WootenApril 10, 2025
Legislature Public forum hears concerns about international money service bill The bill would tax money sent abroad using certain international money transfer services. Wesley WalterApril 10, 2025
Legislature House committee adds protections to bill authorizing ALFA health plans Amendments to the bill ensure coverage for mental health and prescription drugs, plus protections from cancellation due to a medical event. Jacob HolmesApril 9, 2025
Legislature Alabama House passes bill to support independent pharmacies statewide The House passed SB252 to support independent pharmacies by limiting pharmacy benefit manager power. Mary Claire WootenApril 9, 2025
Legislature Alabama doctors praise passage of bill to speed access to prenatal care The bill would expedite Medicaid coverage and prenatal healthcare for low-income pregnant women. StaffApril 9, 2025