Legislature Law clears driver’s license fees for homeless youth The aim of the law is to give homeless youth access to vital documents they need to engage in programs and employment. Jacob HolmesApril 22, 2022
Elections MyPillow CEO backs Zeigler for secretary of state Lindell has repeatedly questioned the 2020 election, feeding into the false narrative that it was stolen. Jacob HolmesApril 21, 2022
Health Lawsuits designed to block new law criminalizing transgender medical treatment dropped An attorney for the plaintiffs said she expects the lawsuits to be refiled. Jacob HolmesApril 19, 2022
Elections Personnel file details sexual harassment allegations against Ed Packard Packard, a candidate for secretary of state, denied the allegations and said he has "nothing to hide." Jacob HolmesApril 14, 2022
State Civil Rights Memorial Center unveils “Blank Slate Monument” The monument, created by Ghanaian artist Kwame Akoto-Bamfo, is an interactive statue that contests the narratives promoted by Confederate memorials. Jacob HolmesApril 13, 2022
Elections NRA endorses Gov. Kay Ivey The NRA praised her support of the permitless carry bill that passed a month ago. Jacob HolmesApril 13, 2022
Courts Civil, LGBTQ rights groups file suit against bill banning transgender medical care Doctors face criminal penalties including up to 10 years in prison if they continue to provide medical treatment to transgender children. Jacob HolmesApril 12, 2022
Legislature Human Rights Campaign condemns anti-LGBTQ laws Cathryn Oakley, Human Rights Campaign state legislative director and senior counsel, called the bills “the single most anti-transgender legislative package in history.” Jacob HolmesApril 11, 2022
Legislature House concurs with “Don’t Say Gay” amendment to gender bathroom bill Democrats criticized Republicans for ramming through the amendment language. Jacob HolmesApril 8, 2022
Legislature House passes bill criminalizing medical treatment of minors experiencing gender dysphoria The bill was debated for under 20 minutes before Republicans brought a motion to end discussion of the legislation. Jacob HolmesApril 8, 2022