Legislature ACCA warns bill raising axle weight limits could “undo” Rebuild Alabama progress ALDOT engineer Ed Austin estimates 350 bridges in the state would have to be posted for weight restrictions if the bill passes. Jacob HolmesFebruary 24, 2025
Legislature Alabama lawmakers consider funding adult-size changing tables in public restrooms Public restrooms in Alabama could soon be equipped with adult-size changing tables if lawmakers approve of a new bill. Jacob HolmesFebruary 17, 2025
Legislature Committee advances bill to ban Drag Shows at schools, libraries The stripped-down bill would prohibit drag shows in public schools and libraries. Jacob HolmesFebruary 13, 2025
Legislature House passes bill defining gender terms after limiting debate The bill, now just a signature away from becoming law, would exclude transgender women from the definition of "woman." Jacob HolmesFebruary 13, 2025
News Patriot Front pops up in Prattville with anti-substance banner The white supremacist group Patriot Front resurfaced briefly in Prattville on Saturday. Jacob HolmesFebruary 10, 2025
Governor Legislative session begins Tuesday with Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address Ivey will deliver her State of the State address Tuesday at 6 p.m. Jacob HolmesFebruary 3, 2025
Congress 56 Alabama groups urge Congress to reject tax cuts for the wealthy “We urge you and all members of the Alabama delegation to reject renewed or expanded tax cuts for the wealthiest people in our society,”... Jacob HolmesJanuary 31, 2025
Infrastructure Gov. Ivey announces new round of “Rebuild Alabama” projects There were 24 projects selected for funding for a total of just over $40 million in state transportation funding. Jacob HolmesJanuary 31, 2025
Education Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings Alabama saw real gains in fourth grade math scores, and moved up the rankings in reading as well by maintaining reading levels while other... Jacob HolmesJanuary 30, 2025
Health Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities The DOJ found that the state must make community-based services accessible so that physically disabled children can avoid being segregated in nursing facilities. Jacob HolmesJanuary 29, 2025