Legislature House committee changes bill to require cause for removal of library board members Removing a library board member would require a two-thirds vote and the appointing authority to show cause. Jacob HolmesFebruary 22, 2024
Legislature Public stands against bill to restructure Archives board The committee did not hold a vote on the bill Wednesday and is expected to make a decision next week. Jacob HolmesFebruary 22, 2024
Legislature Senate committee advances “What is a Woman” bill The bill would codify the definitions of male and female to be based on reproductive biology. Jacob HolmesFebruary 21, 2024
National National anti-censorship groups call for reversal of Prattville Library policies The groups called the new policy discriminatory and urged the Prattville Library to uphold the freedom to read. Jacob HolmesFebruary 21, 2024
Legislature Confederate monuments bill stalls in committee It appears this bill will once again be prevented from becoming law. Jacob HolmesFebruary 21, 2024
Legislature Perennial Confederate monument bill rises again It would attempt to prevent cities from removing Confederate monuments by charging them $5,000 a day for the act. Jacob HolmesFebruary 20, 2024
Legislature New “Don’t Say Gay” bill would extend through 12th grade It would extend the state’s prohibition on classroom discussion or instruction of sexual orientation or gender identity. Jacob HolmesFebruary 20, 2024
Courts Ozark citizen cleared of harassment charge against mayor Daleville Judge Barbara Wade ruled that Blankenship failed to establish evidence that any harassment took place. Jacob HolmesFebruary 19, 2024
State Moms for Liberty hosts Riley Gaines for anti-trans event Republican leaders including U.S. Rep. Dale Strong, State Rep. Susan DuBose and ALGOP Chair John Wahl attended. Jacob HolmesFebruary 19, 2024
Legislature Bill creating criminal penalties for clergy who groom children moves forward in House The bill's sponsor said the bill is needed to ensure clergy in positions of trust do not groom children who are under their authority. Jacob HolmesFebruary 16, 2024