Legislature Committee weighs bill to criminalize “interference with a first responder” Proponents argued the measure addresses safety issues, while opponents warned it could limit police accountability and First Amendment rights. Alex Jobin5 hours ago
Environment Commission hears debate on proposed toxicity standards updates The Alabama Environmental Management Commission heard from environmental advocates and industry leaders about the proposed rule changes. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 17, 2026
News Senate committee passes bill requiring App Store age verification Right-wing advocacy groups and Facebook's parent company Meta were among the bill's supporters at Wednesday's hearing. Alex JobinJanuary 29, 2026
Local news Madison schedules second public hearing on water fluoridation decision Madison, Alabama, wants to stop water fluoridation due to safety and cost concerns, but this has sparked mixed public reactions and opposition. Mary Claire WootenMay 13, 2025
Prisons Families call prisons “drug-infested slums” in annual public hearing, demand reform Sen. Vivian Figures said state legislators “need to spend some time in these prisons ... without any protection.” Chance PhillipsJuly 25, 2024
Legislature Public hearing held on bill targeting voluntary recognition for unions The bill would penalize companies if they voluntarily recognize a union without a secret ballot process. Patrick DarringtonApril 4, 2024
Environment EIA statement on EPA coal ash public hearing “It’s important for the public and policy makers to understand that closing in place is a legal and safe approach," Hardwich said. StaffSeptember 21, 2023
Legislature Sen. committee held public hearing to expand statute of limitations for child sex abuse “Only about 1.5 percent of survivors of child sex assault ever receive justice from the criminal justice system,” Sen. Merika Coleman said. Patrick DarringtonMay 11, 2023
Legislature Public hearing shows divide on House transgender treatment bill Doctors, parents of transgender children and a former transgender man shared differing perspectives from several experiences with gender dysphoria treatment. Jacob HolmesFebruary 24, 2022
Environment ADEM to hold public hearing Tuesday on rendering plant proposal A rendering plant converts packing house waste, kitchen grease and livestock carcasses into industrial fats and oils. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 21, 2021