Legislature Abortion access advocates lobby legislators to support HB17, oppose HB208 HB17 would repeal a law that makes it a misdemeanor to induce abortions. Jacob HolmesMay 1, 2023
Legislature House passes bill creating manslaughter charge for drug trafficking leading to overdose Some Democrats voiced concerns that the law could have unintended consequences. Jacob HolmesApril 28, 2023
Legislature House committee approves bill to allow release of body cam video A bill by Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birimingham, would also allow the release of the recording to personal representatives of the video's subject. Jacob HolmesApril 28, 2023
Governor Ivey: Pre-K secretary dismissed due to “distractions” of “different lifestyles, equity” "It was just the right thing to do," Ivey said. Jacob HolmesApril 27, 2023
Legislature Bill that would require default content filters on Alabama phones clears House committee Opponents, mostly telecommunications professionals, say the bill targets the wrong entity and puts burdens on phone providers. Jacob HolmesApril 27, 2023
Legislature Educators, advocacy groups make arguments regarding school voucher bill Proponents say the voucher system gives parents the freedom to choose better educational environments. Jacob HolmesApril 27, 2023
Legislature House passes General Fund budget before midpoint of session A tweak would allow $40 million targeted for correctional officer salaries to be used for prison construction. Jacob HolmesApril 26, 2023
Legislature House Democrats scold Republicans for blocked revision to permitless carry bill Rep. Chris England introduced legislation to add a penalty to the law's "duty to inform" provision, but the bill was killed in committee. Jacob HolmesApril 26, 2023
State Alabama has the second-lowest tax revenue in the country Only Tennessee had lower tax collections per capita, and that is excluding the state lottery, which would put Alabama dead last. Jacob HolmesApril 25, 2023
Legislature House stays busy in fourth legislative week In addition to passing Gov. Kay Ivey's economic incentives package and a ban on transgender athletes in women's sports, the House had a busy... Jacob HolmesApril 24, 2023