Legislature Bills banning transgender puberty-blockers advances to House Rep. Allen Farley, R-McCalla, called the bill “the toughest bill (the House Judiciary Committee) has ever had in my 12 years.” Jacob HolmesMarch 3, 2022
Legislature England calls for passage of parole reform bill Rep. Chris England pulled his bill from consideration on the House floor to combat opposition from Attorney General Steve Marshall. Jacob HolmesMarch 3, 2022
Legislature Bill would require phone makers to turn parental controls on by default Tech lobbyists say the requirement is unworkable; supporters say it is a simple solution to protect children. Jacob HolmesMarch 3, 2022
Elections Coleman seeks clarification on qualifying deadline in ballot bid Coleman is hoping to get on the ballot in the Republican primary for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. Jacob HolmesMarch 2, 2022
Governor Ivey proclaims Wednesday as day of prayer for Ukraine The Alabama House also passed a resolution Tuesday condemning Russia's invasion and calling for the boycott of Russian goods. Jacob HolmesMarch 2, 2022
Legislature Committee OKs bill banning abortion pill About 40 percent of abortions in America are chemical abortions. Jacob HolmesFebruary 25, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama doesn’t need any more abortion laws The state has already taken aim at Roe v. Wade — anything else is either genuinely misguided or political posturing. Jacob HolmesFebruary 25, 2022
Legislature Bill banning “divisive concepts” such as CRT criticized by teachers, officials Critics say the bill chills difficult discussions about the reality of America's past abuses and failures. Jacob HolmesFebruary 24, 2022
Legislature Public hearing shows divide on House transgender treatment bill Doctors, parents of transgender children and a former transgender man shared differing perspectives from several experiences with gender dysphoria treatment. Jacob HolmesFebruary 24, 2022
Legislature Bathroom bill passes House Proponents claim boys entering girls' bathrooms is a safety concern that schools are afraid to address for fear of lawsuit. Jacob HolmesFebruary 24, 2022