A project of the League of Women Voters of Alabama, The Alabama Channel is one of the most powerful tools available for citizens to track public meetings.
The LWVA will host a free training on Thursday on how to navigate the website, which provides live streams, recordings and more information about public meetings in the state. While the Alabama Legislature live streams most committee meetings, the official website does not offer recordings.
“This training is about giving people practical tools to understand how government really works,” said Tara Bailey, director of The Alabama Channel. “When the public can easily watch, search, and share what happens in government meetings, it strengthens democracy and civic participation.”
During this session, participants will learn:
- Why searchable video records are essential for transparency and public accountability
- What legislative and state agency meetings are covered by The Alabama Channel
- How to search transcripts, track bills, and quickly find key moments in meetings
- How advocates, journalists, community organizations, and everyday citizens use video clips to educate the public, support advocacy efforts, and hold elected officials accountable
The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, via Zoom. Anyone interested in joining the training can register here.
