Legislature Some legislation to watch: Legislature faces critical last days The Legislature is racing to address a slew of bills that could dramatically impact the lives of the state's residents. StaffApril 16, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Threat to democracy in Alabama: The tyranny of the minority What we are experiencing is not just an erosion of democratic values but an active dismantling of democracy itself. Bill BrittApril 15, 2024
Legislature Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Eight The Legislature will return to begin its 22nd legislative day out of 30 on Tuesday. Beth LyonsApril 15, 2024
Legislature Senate passes General Fund Budget The proposed budget is the largest in the state’s history. Patrick DarringtonApril 12, 2024
Legislature House passes bill codifying definitions of woman, man The bill by Rep. Susan DuBose excludes transgender individuals from being defined by state law as the gender with which they identify. Jacob HolmesApril 12, 2024
Legislature Alabama House votes to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday — with a twist State employees must choose between taking the day off for Juneteenth or for Jefferson Davis' Birthday. StaffApril 12, 2024
Legislature Public records bill advances out of committee The bill will move to the Senate floor where its sponsor will look to have more success than last year. Patrick DarringtonApril 11, 2024
Legislature New bill seeks to put the law back in the medical weed licensing process The bill, sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson, would install a new, three-step process for approving integrated licenses. Josh MoonApril 10, 2024
Legislature Senate Shelby County delegation approves bill to take over library board HB89 would allow the Shelby County delegation of the Legislature to take over board appointments. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2024
Legislature House committee passes $9 billion education budget, pay raise for teachers The proposed budget includes a 2 percent pay raise for teachers. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2024