Education CHOOSE Act passage celebrated by Americans For Prosperity-Alabama Parents of eligible children could receive $7,000 to pay for the tuition to send their children to a private school if they choose to. Patrick DarringtonMarch 8, 2024
Elections State’s IVF law sparks debate, highlights District 10 House election "This short-term solution does not fully restore the freedom and security Alabama families deserve," candidate Marilyn Lands said. StaffMarch 8, 2024
Education Gov. Ivey awards grant to support vocational training for incarcerated people The program will serve students at state correctional education facilities throughout Alabama. StaffMarch 8, 2024
Legislature “Don’t Say Gay” expansion bill heard in committee HB130 would extend the prohibition of discussing sexual orientation and gender identity throughout high school. Jacob HolmesMarch 7, 2024
Legislature Ivey signs bill shielding IVF clinics from liability “What we’re trying to do right now is just play lawsuit whack-a-mole,” Rep. Chris England said. Jacob HolmesMarch 7, 2024
Legislature Ethics overhaul bill passes out of committee, but with concerns The ethics overhaul bill has undergone a number of changes since the first draft was introduced, and more changes are coming. Josh MoonMarch 7, 2024
Legislature CHOOSE Act passes legislature, awaits Ivey’s signature today The bill would help parents pay for the cost to send their children to private schools primarily. Patrick DarringtonMarch 7, 2024
Legislature “Freedom Flag” bill passes committee after major overhaul The previous iteration of the legislation would have prohibited most flags from being flown on public property. Jacob HolmesMarch 7, 2024
Legislature House committee approves $10.64 prescription tax, stirring major concerns House Bill 238 would introduce a $10.64 tax on every prescription filled in the state. StaffMarch 7, 2024
Congress Sewell votes to pass bipartisan government funding legislation The House-passed government funding package includes $9.8 million that Sewell secured for 11 community projects. StaffMarch 7, 2024