Legislature House passes bill creating Felony charge for organ retention Multiple lawsuits have alleged that UAB Medical Center retained organs from individuals who died inside Alabama prisons without obtaining the consent of family members. Jacob Holmes10 hours ago
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 Holmes10 hours ago
Legislature Debate continues on bill requiring default parental controls on devices The committee did not vote on the bill, but expects to vote on it next week. Jacob Holmes1 day ago
Legislature Citizens call for Summer EBT to be funded in Education Trust Fund Budget An Alabama Library Association official also called on the education budget to restore funding to the Alabama Public Library Service. Jacob Holmes1 day ago
Legislature House passes bill to require secret ballot union vote at businesses receiving incentives Opponents say unions are necessary to empower them to fight for fait pay and benefits. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
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 Holmes2 days ago
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 Holmes2 days ago
Local news Ozark resident intends to sue mayor for “violating First Amendment rights” The feud between Ozark Mayor Mark Blankenship and resident Bryant Fontenot appears to be heading to court. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
Legislature House to debate “Don’t Say Gay” expansion bill today The Alabama House will debate whether to extend prohibitions through to the end of high school. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
Local news Prattville Library Board formally denies violating Open Meetings Act The library board of trustees Friday denied violating the Open Meetings Act. Jacob Holmes4 days ago