Legislature Alabama Senate Bill 113, signed into law to strengthen patients’ rights The bill strengthens a patient’s rights by allowing their family members to be present in a hospital room. StaffApril 28, 2023
Elections Manufacture Alabama endorses Judge Chris McCool for Supreme Court Manufacture Alabama announced its endorsement of Judge Chris McCool on Thursday. StaffApril 28, 2023
State Alabama Association Board of Registrars releases required qualifications The association released the required qualifications that one must have to become a registrar in Alabama. StaffApril 28, 2023
News ADOC officer arrested and charged with abuse of a child According to a complaint filed with the District Court of Escambia County, Jackson allegedly struck the 8-year-old child with a belt several times. Patrick DarringtonApril 27, 2023
Governor Ivey: Pre-K secretary dismissed due to “distractions” of “different lifestyles, equity” "It was just the right thing to do," Ivey said. Jacob HolmesApril 27, 2023
Legislature Bill that would require default content filters on Alabama phones clears House committee Opponents, mostly telecommunications professionals, say the bill targets the wrong entity and puts burdens on phone providers. Jacob HolmesApril 27, 2023
Legislature House committee approves bill to allow virtual attendance of parole hearings The bill was met with no opposition and moved to the House floor for potential passage. Patrick DarringtonApril 27, 2023
Legislature Educators, advocacy groups make arguments regarding school voucher bill Proponents say the voucher system gives parents the freedom to choose better educational environments. Jacob HolmesApril 27, 2023
Legislature Bill altering charter school law makes first committee appearance The bill would make several changes to the current charter school law, mostly dealing with how the commission is selected and funded. Josh MoonApril 27, 2023
Congress Britt: Kids’ Social Media Act “critical” for protecting children If it becomes law, the legislation would ban social media use for children under 13. Josh MoonApril 27, 2023