Featured Opinion Opinion | 2024 session: A stark slide into ideological extremism The session tipped the scales further toward a future where individual rights and personal freedoms are dictated by a radicalized Legislature. Bill BrittMay 13, 2024
Legislature Lawmakers pass $9.3 billion education budget The budget includes a pay raise for teachers as well as an increased starting salary to make the state more competitive in recruiting educators. Jacob HolmesMay 10, 2024
Legislature Bipartisan Alabama-Israel Legislative Caucus established This bipartisan and bicameral caucus will serve as a platform for strengthening the bilateral relations between Alabama and Israel. StaffMay 10, 2024
Legislature On the bubble: These bills are near the finish line as session nears end Here are a few bills that have positioned themselves for potential passage in the final week. Jacob HolmesMay 6, 2024
Legislature House advances bill allowing arrest of librarians The bill would provide an avenue for librarians to be arrested if someone challenges a book as being "harmful to minors." Jacob HolmesApril 26, 2024
Legislature Committee expands bill defining sex-based terms, advances it to Senate An amendment would block transgender individuals from entering bathrooms or sleeping quarters of the opposite sex. Jacob HolmesApril 24, 2024
Legislature House votes to extend prohibition of LGBTQ subjects in classroom through eighth grade The bill also bans teachers and education employees from displaying pride flags or other LGBTQ+ symbols on school grounds. Jacob HolmesApril 24, 2024
News Opioid settlement oversight commission announces statewide investment plan The statewide investment plan outlines abatement strategies that are eligible to receive funds through direct supplemental appropriations from the Alabama Legislature. StaffApril 24, 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
Corruption John Rogers, longest serving Alabama Democrat, to plead guilty to federal charges, resign Rogers has signed a plea agreement admitting to his role in a kickback scheme. Josh MoonMarch 12, 2024