Legislature Final Alabama 2025 Legislative Report Lawmakers passed measures on voter integrity, hemp regulation, and energy infrastructure, while other notable bills on education and healthcare failed. Beth Lyons9 hours ago
Legislature Bill to expand State Superintendent’s investigative powers spurs debate HB498 would allow the State Superintendent of Education to issue subpoenas in the interest of conducting investigations in a timely manner. Mary Claire WootenApril 22, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama lawmakers trade policy for pulpit, freedom pays the price Faith used as a weapon is still tyranny, just dressed in Sunday clothes. Bill BrittApril 21, 2025
Legislature House passes bill to make Juneteenth a state holiday Lawmakers have been working to make it an official state holiday for years, with no luck so far. Jacob HolmesApril 21, 2025
Legislature Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Nine More than 930 bills have been introduced to date. Beth LyonsApril 21, 2025
Legislature House passes bill to expand “Don’t Say Gay” law through 12th grade Lawmakers also passed a bill requiring parental consent for drag performances at schools and libraries. Jacob HolmesApril 18, 2025
Legislature House passes bill requiring Ten Commandments in schools The bill would require displays in all K-12 classrooms that teach history. Jacob HolmesApril 18, 2025
Legislature Bills to protect minors online pass in the Senate SB186 and SB187 would require content filters and parental controls on devices and in the app store. Mary Claire WootenApril 18, 2025
Legislature Committees OK bills for grocery, convenience stores to sell ready-to-drink cocktails Alabama already permits licensed grocery and convenience stores to sell beer, wine and malt-based cocktails. Alex JobinApril 18, 2025
Legislature Alabama House of Representatives passes the Laken Riley Act Alabama's Laken Riley Act would allow state and local law enforcement agencies to enter into a agreements with federal law enforcement agencies. Jacob HolmesApril 18, 2025
Legislature Senate GOP pushes porn filters, ballot security, and board transparency bills With seven days left in session, GOP lawmakers race to pass key cultural legislation. StaffApril 18, 2025