Infrastructure Alabama bills threaten infrastructure with higher truck weights While these bills are framed as an economic boost for the logging industry, the consequences for roads, bridges, and public safety are significant. Bill BrittFebruary 13, 2025
Legislature House passes bill defining gender terms after limiting debate The bill, now just a signature away from becoming law, would exclude transgender women from the definition of "woman." Jacob HolmesFebruary 13, 2025
Legislature Cost for Alabama’s mega-prison plan swells again Lawmakers presented legislation that would allow the state to borrow an additional $500 million to build two prisons, bringing the total to $1.28 billion. Josh MoonFebruary 13, 2025
Legislature House Health Committee approves three bills, including “What is a Woman Act” The bill's sponsor, Sen. April Weaver, R-Brierfield, said that the legislation is "based on fundamental truths that are as old as the Book of... Alex JobinFebruary 12, 2025
Legislature Bills on regulations and public notices approved by Senate committee Elliott called SB29, which would place deadlines on license approvals, “the oomph to say go ahead and process this application.” Chance PhillipsFebruary 12, 2025
State Women’s Foundation of Alabama’s EssentiAL Plan to boost workforce inclusion The Women's Foundation of Alabama continues to advocate for the EssentiAL Plan to increase workforce participation this legislative session. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 12, 2025
News Rep. Joe Lovvorn files the Competitive Edge NIL Tax Cut Act Alabama was one of the first states to enact legislation allowing student-athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness. StaffFebruary 12, 2025
News Angus R. Cooper III elected to UA System Board of Trustees Cooper, a lifelong resident of Mobile, serves as president of The Cooper Group of Companies, an Alabama-based maritime firm with a global footprint. StaffFebruary 12, 2025
News NFIB Survey: Small businesses remain optimistic, but uncertainty rising on Main Street The net percent of owners expecting the economy to improve fell five points from December. StaffFebruary 12, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | SB132 is a useless ban that creates crime instead of fighting it Let’s not make “Bad Ideas” and “Even Worse Ideas” official state policy. Bill BrittFebruary 12, 2025