Legislature Battle brewing over exit between Pine Level, Prattville The growing Pine Level community voted to incorporate in September 2023 and the town has already expanded since then. Jacob Holmes3 hours ago
Education House approves $12.1 billion education budget, nearly doubles CHOOSE Act funding Democrats criticized the CHOOSE Act funding, arguing that the program diverts funding that could be used to better public schools. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
Legislature Bill to expand police immunity debated before committee Critics during the public hearing shared their belief that the bill would make it harder to hold police accountable for misusing force. Jacob Holmes4 days ago
Legislature House committee approves bill allowing Archive board members to be removed at will SB5 is Elliot's latest attempt to punish the Archives for a one-hour program it hosted in 2023 recounting LGBTQ history in the state. Jacob Holmes4 days ago
Legislature Alfa health plans move toward final Senate vote More than 30 Alabama health care and community organizations signed onto a letter urging legislators to oppose the plans. Jacob Holmes5 days ago
Education Fairhope Public Library declines to move challenged books amid APLS spat The move comes as the Alabama Public Library Service has asserted that the Fairhope library is not in compliance with state code. Jacob Holmes6 days ago
Education Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds APLS and ALGOP chairman John Wahl said he negotiated the provision with lawmakers. Jacob Holmes6 days ago
Legislature House passes bill to make Juneteenth a state holiday Lawmakers have been working to make it an official state holiday for years, with no luck so far. Jacob HolmesApril 21, 2025
Legislature House passes bill to expand “Don’t Say Gay” law through 12th grade Lawmakers also passed a bill requiring parental consent for drag performances at schools and libraries. Jacob HolmesApril 18, 2025
Legislature House passes bill requiring Ten Commandments in schools The bill would require displays in all K-12 classrooms that teach history. Jacob HolmesApril 18, 2025