Legislature New bill to prevent organ harvesting filed in the Legislature At least three families have received the bodies of their incarcerated loved ones after their death with organs missing. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 26, 2024
Opinion Opinion | ALSC decision is a chilling halt to reproductive freedom The decisions being made today are only further contributing to our state’s healthcare crisis. Mallory HaganFebruary 26, 2024
Legislature Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Three The Legislature will return to begin its 10th legislative day (out of 30) on Tuesday. Beth LyonsFebruary 26, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s abortion philosophy was always leading to an IVF catastrophe If lawmakers were truly steeped in anti-abortion philosophy, they should have known IVF would ultimately be a fly in the ointment. Jacob HolmesFebruary 23, 2024
Legislature Healthcare expansion, lack of communication threaten gambling legislation The week ended with seemingly much disarray surrounding the gambling legislation, but optimism remains that a deal can be reached. Josh MoonFebruary 23, 2024
Legislature House moves forward with tax credit plan for private schools after adding $500M cap The biggest change to the bill is a $500 million cap on the program, something public education groups raised concerns about. Jacob HolmesFebruary 23, 2024
Legislature Anti-DEI, “divisive concepts” legislation passes Senate The bill will now move to the House for potential passage. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 23, 2024
Legislature State Rep. Craig Lipscomb appointed to House Transportation Committee Lipscomb will continue to serve as vice chair of both the House Health and Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit committees. StaffFebruary 23, 2024
Legislature Committee holds public hearing on “What is a Woman” legislation The bill would write into state law that "sex is objective and fixed." Patrick DarringtonFebruary 22, 2024
Legislature Bill banning DEI measures for public entities passes Senate committee The bill will move to the Senate floor for potential passage to the House. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 22, 2024