Legislature Senate committee hears debate on bill requiring Ten Commandments in schools Four Alabama faith leaders spoke against the bill, while four individuals spoke in favor of the bill. Jacob HolmesMarch 6, 2025
News ALDOT expands ALGO Traffic app and website It offers new features to improve user experience and help drivers avoid congestion while traveling. StaffMarch 6, 2025
News Strategy Management taps Kentucky political veteran to serve as vice president Bitters currently serves as political director for the Republican Party of Kentucky. StaffMarch 6, 2025
Legislature Bill expanding retired physicians’ ability to volunteer advances The Medical Association of the State of Alabama supports the bill, noting its potential to expand healthcare access for patients in need StaffMarch 6, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell reintroduces John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in House The bill, H.R. 14, would strengthen the legal protections against racial discrimination in voting and representation. StaffMarch 6, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Bill raising truck weight limits, danger to Alabama’s roads, drivers, taxpayers Senate Bill 110, which seeks to increase axle weight limits for certain trucks, is a dangerous and costly mistake. StaffMarch 6, 2025
Legislature Committee approves bill expanding death penalty for child sexual assault The Senate Judiciary Committee approved HB49 which proposes the death penalty for child rape and sodomy under 12. Mary Claire WootenMarch 6, 2025
Legislature Bill mandating religious instruction elective credit sparks debate A public hearing was held for HB342, which would mandate elective credit for students attending off-campus religious instruction. Mary Claire WootenMarch 6, 2025
News House Health Committee passes bill requiring screenings for postpartum depression Specifically, HB322 "would require the Alabama Medicaid Agency to cover screening and would also regulate how Medicaid covers prescription drugs used to treat postpartum... Alex JobinMarch 6, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to create parental leave for state employees, teachers SB199 passed the Senate Wednesday afternoon, as amended. Mary Claire WootenMarch 6, 2025