Legislature An Alabama lawmaker missed sessions, but still got a full paycheck Rep. Corey Harbison rarely attended sessions in 2024 and 2025 but remained on the roll, raising questions about accountability and transparency in legislative attendance. Jacob HolmesApril 16, 2025
Legislature House committee weighing bill to criminalize “smugglers” of undocumented immigrants The bill would make it a felony to transport an undocumented immigrant into the state of Alabama. Jacob HolmesApril 14, 2025
Legislature Bill authorizing ALFA health plans heads to Senate after battle over insurance oversight Rep. David Faulkner has championed the bill as an opportunity to reduce the costs of health care coverage for the state's farmers. Jacob HolmesApril 11, 2025
Legislature Alabama House passes bill that would limit CBD to minor-restricted stores, pharmacies The bill now moves forward to the Senate for consideration. Jacob HolmesApril 11, 2025
Prisons “Second Chance Act” moves toward final vote to become law The bill would allow some incarcerated individuals sentenced before 2000 to file a motion for a judge to consider reducing their sentence. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2025
Legislature Senate committee approves bill mandating abstinence-only sex education If enacted, the bill would prohibit sex education programs from demonstrating how to use contraception. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2025
Legislature Bills to regulate CBD, hemp-based products advance in committees CBD and hemp-derived product are currently legally sold in retail stores including gas stations and stores. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2025
Legislature House committee adds protections to bill authorizing ALFA health plans Amendments to the bill ensure coverage for mental health and prescription drugs, plus protections from cancellation due to a medical event. Jacob HolmesApril 9, 2025
Legislature Alabama lawmaker files bill to jail women for abortions The bill is out of step with some anti-abortion advocates who have said the focus should be on criminalizing providers, not women who seek... Jacob HolmesApril 8, 2025
News “Hands Off”: Alabamians join nationwide protests against Trump administration Protesters gathered in Montgomery, Birmingham, Huntsville, Opelika, and even the tiny town of Dadeville. Jacob HolmesApril 7, 2025