Legislature House bill restricting emergency health orders fails The bill is a response to State Health Officer Scott Harris shutting down businesses at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jacob HolmesApril 7, 2022
Legislature House passes bill requiring unemployed to seek 3 jobs per week Under current Alabama Department of Labor regulations, only one contact is required each week. Jacob HolmesApril 7, 2022
Elections Trump coming to Birmingham ahead of Republican runoff Both Mike Durant and Katie Britt appear to be positioning themselves to win Trump's endorsement. Jacob HolmesApril 6, 2022
Legislature School bathroom bill advances in Alabama Senate committee over opposition Opponents of the bill said transgender students don't pose any threat to other students and that the bill could cause legal problems for schools... Jacob HolmesApril 6, 2022
Legislature Senate committee advances “divisive concepts” bill The full Senate is the final hurdle for the bill to head to Gov. Kay Ivey's desk to be signed into law. Jacob HolmesApril 6, 2022
Legislature Bill requiring in-person doctor visit after four Telehealth sessions teed up for House The in-person visitation requirement drew criticism from telemedicine lobbyists during a public hearing. Jacob HolmesApril 1, 2022
Legislature House passes bill to end shackling of pregnant women The bill is still awaiting consideration by a Senate committee with five days remaining on the legislative calendar. Jacob HolmesMarch 31, 2022
Legislature Senate committee advances “Zuckerbucks” bill Critics said the bill could have a chilling effect on grassroots organizations working with elected officials. Jacob HolmesMarch 31, 2022
Legislature Alabama House passes Numeracy Act over Common Core objections House sponsor Rep. Alan Baker, R-Brewton, said the math standards implemented through Common Core help students get to the "hows and whys" of math. Jacob HolmesMarch 30, 2022
Elections Katie Britt releases memo outlining planned immigration policies In the memo, Britt outlines a four-step immigration plan she said she’ll introduce on day one if elected senator. Jacob HolmesMarch 30, 2022