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
Legislature “Alabama Needs More Doctors”: House passes Physician Workforce Act The bill aims to boost recruitment of out-of-state physicians to Alabama. StaffApril 27, 2023
Legislature House passes General Fund budget before midpoint of session A tweak would allow $40 million targeted for correctional officer salaries to be used for prison construction. Jacob HolmesApril 26, 2023
Legislature Bill to end debt-based suspension of driver’s license passes Senate The bill passed the Senate 32-0 and moves to the House of Representatives. Patrick DarringtonApril 26, 2023
Legislature House Democrats scold Republicans for blocked revision to permitless carry bill Rep. Chris England introduced legislation to add a penalty to the law's "duty to inform" provision, but the bill was killed in committee. Jacob HolmesApril 26, 2023
Legislature Stadthagen files bill to prevent Chinese ownership of Alabama property The legislation will be heard before a House committee before consideration by the entire body. StaffApril 26, 2023
Legislature New bill would extend Alabama’s “Don’t Say Gay” law to 8th grade It would prohibit the discussion of gender identity or sexual orientation in public K-12 schools through 8th grade. Patrick DarringtonApril 25, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week Five The Alabama Legislature met for days 11, 12 and 13 of its 2023 Legislative Session. Beth LyonsApril 25, 2023
Legislature Bill to increase curbside alcohol limits divides House Republicans More Republicans voted against the bill than voted for it, but strong support from Democrats lifted it to passage. Jacob HolmesApril 24, 2023