Education “Divisive Concepts” bill headed back to the House for the second year White lawmakers voted yes while Black legislators voted no. Patrick DarringtonApril 13, 2023
Courts Voicemail from Will Dismukes’ father supports theory of prosecution Bill Dismukes took the stand and mostly upheld Will's version of events, but his testimony was contradicted by a voicemail. Jacob HolmesApril 13, 2023
Legislature Another anti-trans sports bill passed out of a House committee The bill would ban transgender athletes from participating in sports at public colleges and universities. Josh MoonApril 13, 2023
State State, federal law enforcement raid 14 casinos in Jefferson County The Alabama AG's Office obtained temporary restraining orders against the casinos, closing them for at least the near future. Josh MoonApril 13, 2023
Prisons ADOC moving all litigation to AG’s office The transition comes after AG Steve Marshall stripped ADOC attorneys of litigation authority. Josh MoonApril 13, 2023
Legislature Alabama House, Senate to play charity softball game for tornado victims The game marks the fourth time in recent history that the two chambers have competed in softball. StaffApril 13, 2023
Legislature Alabama Arise backs Coleman, McClammy bills to untax groceries The bill would replace lost revenue to the Education Trust Fund by eliminating a deduction for federal income tax. Jacob HolmesApril 12, 2023
Legislature Lawmakers consider bill to charge youths for attacking detention center employees The sponsor said her intent was not to criminalize youth but to offer some protection to employees of juvenile detention facilities. Patrick DarringtonApril 12, 2023
Courts Former Weiss Flooring employees testify in Will Dismukes trial The state brought the employees to illustrate that the work Bill Dismukes, Will's father, was paid for could not have been done. Jacob HolmesApril 12, 2023
State AG’s office raids two Jefferson County electronic bingo casinos Electronic bingo casinos have been popping up all over Jefferson County, with some cities in the county offering casino licenses. Josh MoonApril 12, 2023