Infrastructure Alabama in the middle of the pack on EV-to-charger ratio There are 14,883 EVs on the road in Alabama and 822 publicly available charging outlets. Jacob HolmesJanuary 23, 2024
Legislature Democratic lawmakers file bills to change abortion laws Sen. Vivian Davis-Figures has filed a bill that would erase the state’s law that completely prohibits abortions and criminalizes doctors. Jacob HolmesJanuary 22, 2024
Legislature “Sound of Freedom” Act would automatically sentence child traffickers to life in prison Under current Alabama law, first-degree human trafficking is already a Class A felony. Jacob HolmesJanuary 22, 2024
State Parole grant rate rises with start of new year Recent data shows an uptick in the percentage of people being granted parole, although still far short of the board’s guidelines. Jacob HolmesJanuary 19, 2024
Local news Ozark library board disagrees on book review process The board disagreed Wednesday on how it should handle such book challenges moving forward. Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2024
Legislature State Rep. Ensler brings back gun reform bill package The legislation includes a Red Flag Law and support for community violence prevention. Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2024
Local news ACLU challenges Decatur policy requiring permit for protests Decatur is seeking to change when, how, and if individuals and groups can peacefully protest. Jacob HolmesJanuary 17, 2024
Legislature State Rep. Hill files bill to split session in two Hill’s bill would shorten the spring session, then lawmakers would then reconvene in Montgomery in September. Jacob HolmesJanuary 17, 2024
State Alabama Policy Institute releases 2024 Blueprint The right-wing think tank set 30 policy priorities, including removing barriers to have 14- and 15-year-olds join the labor force. Jacob HolmesJanuary 16, 2024
Courts Federal judge weighs in on whether libraries are “government speech” The case will be one to watch for Alabamians particularly if it makes its way to the 11th Circuit. Jacob HolmesJanuary 16, 2024