Legislature Gov. Ivey signs bill requiring response to public records requests The Alabama Press Association and Alabama Broadcasters Association praised the bill for improving access to public records. Jacob HolmesMay 9, 2024
Legislature Legislature sends $3.4 billion General Fund budget to Gov. Ivey The budget includes a 2 percent pay raise for state employees and increases for most agencies. Jacob HolmesMay 8, 2024
Legislature Senate committee delays ethics bill, tightening timeline for passage With only two days remaining in the legislative session, the bill may have been dealt a fatal blow. Jacob HolmesMay 8, 2024
Courts Judge allows abortion support lawsuit to move forward Judge Myron Thompson will continue hearing a lawsuit that calls for legal protection of individuals who help women seek abortions across state lines. Jacob HolmesMay 7, 2024
Local news Prattville library pulls 60 books for review based on Clean Up Alabama list Interim director Tammy Bear told APR the books have not been removed from the collection, but have been temporarily taken off the catalog. Jacob HolmesMay 7, 2024
Courts Groups ask court to block bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance The requested injunction would prevent the state from implementing the recently enacted bill. Jacob HolmesMay 6, 2024
Legislature On the bubble: These bills are near the finish line as session nears end Here are a few bills that have positioned themselves for potential passage in the final week. Jacob HolmesMay 6, 2024
Legislature Ivey signs bill to allow Biden on the ballot, fix recurring technical flaw This is not the first time a presidential candidate has almost missed the ballot in Alabama. Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2024
Legislature Senate passes $9.3B education budget; must settle differences with House One of the most notable changes is the addition of $10 million in funding for the administration of an EBT summer feeding program. Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2024
Legislature Bill prohibiting certain sex ed providers one step closer to passage The bill would prevent sex education materials from being "Sexually explicit" and prohibit demonstration of contraception use. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2024