Legislature Week in review: House stalls as Democrats filibuster The House had a typically busy day on Tuesday with broad support of most bills. Jacob HolmesMay 8, 2023
Legislature Gov. Ivey signs new adoption codes into law The code is meant to streamline the state's adoption process and make it less burdensome for parents. Jacob HolmesMay 4, 2023
News House bill passes to eliminate income tax on overtime pay The bill would save employees 5 percent on overtime pay accumulated over the course of the year. Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2023
Legislature Bill establishing parental rights as “fundamental rights” stalls in House Rep. Ernie Yarbrough, R-Trinity, said the far left supports parental rights when "chemically castrating children" but not for parents to know what material is... Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2023
Legislature Week in review: House handles business after passing General Fund budget The House considered few contentious bills, but one would allow drug dealers to be charged with manslaughter in overdose cases. Jacob HolmesMay 1, 2023
Legislature Bill filed to ban drag shows in public spaces The bill is part of a trend in GOP-controlled legislatures targeting drag performances. Jacob HolmesMay 1, 2023
Legislature House Democrats scold Republicans for blocked revision to permitless carry bill Rep. Chris England introduced legislation to add a penalty to the law's "duty to inform" provision, but the bill was killed in committee. Jacob HolmesApril 26, 2023
Legislature Rep. Ensler proposes bills to curb gun violence Ensler proposed eight bills ranging from mental health support and prevention programs to a "red flag law" and bans on "ghost guns" and Glock... Jacob HolmesApril 21, 2023
Legislature Bill increasing penalties for panhandling receives bipartisan support The bill increases the penalties for subsequent violations of the act and gives law enforcement the ability to take violators to a shelter. Jacob HolmesApril 21, 2023
Legislature House passes “first grade readiness” bill Under the law, students would either need to complete kindergarten or pass an assessment before first grade. Jacob HolmesApril 19, 2023