Featured Opinion Opinion | Bill gives ALFA exclusive rights, risks fairness and consumer protection By allowing ALFA Insurance to operate without oversight, the bill undermines the very essence of consumer protection. Bill BrittMarch 21, 2024
Governor Ivey signs anti-DEI legislation, takes effect in October Diversity, equity and inclusion programs on public colleges will soon be prohibited. Patrick DarringtonMarch 21, 2024
Governor Ivey signs “ballot harvesting” bill into law The legislation went into effect immediately with Ivey’s signature. Patrick DarringtonMarch 21, 2024
Legislature Bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance awaits Ivey’s signature The Alabama Senate approved a bill to criminalize certain forms of assistance during the absentee ballot voting process. Patrick DarringtonMarch 20, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s DEI ban: A step backward for education and equity This legislation represents a step backward at a time when progress is desperately needed. Bill BrittMarch 20, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Hate thy neighbor, Alabama DEI programs seek only to make a historically-slanted field a tad more level. That's too much for those benefitting from that inequality. Josh MoonMarch 20, 2024
Legislature Alabama Legislature approves anti-DEI bill The bill, SB129, specifically targets higher institutions of learning to prohibit DEI programs on campuses. Patrick DarringtonMarch 20, 2024
Legislature National LGBTQ organization condemns Space Camp hysteria, “Don’t Say Gay” bill GLSEN condemned the recent harassment of a Space Camp employee and “Don’t Say Gay” legislation. Patrick DarringtonMarch 19, 2024
Opinion Analysis | Robbins’ anti-porn bill: A nocturnal fantasy for authoritarians House Bill 164 would further damage Alabama’s national standing and would bring with it legal battles. Michael McGrady JrMarch 19, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Legislature faces scrutiny: Are they serving all or just a few? These legislative actions raise fundamental questions about the role and direction of Alabama's state government. Bill BrittMarch 18, 2024