Legislature House committee pushes through bill banning “divisive concepts” The bill had been debated in two previous committee hearings, including a public hearing in which 11 people spoke against the bill. Jacob HolmesMarch 16, 2022
Legislature Dueling child custody bills seek to emphasize joint custody Debate focused on the creation of a presumption that joint physical custody should be issued and that it should be split equally. Jacob HolmesMarch 15, 2022
Legislature Alabamians convicted of manslaughter may become ineligible for “good time” The House voted to exempt people convicted of manslaughter from receiving "good time" in response to the shooting death of a Sheffield deputy. Jacob HolmesMarch 14, 2022
Legislature Alabama governor signs permitless carry bill into law Supporters claim the bill's passage as a victory for Second Amendment rights, while critics warn it will rob law enforcement of an important tool. Jacob HolmesMarch 11, 2022
Legislature Alabama House passes “Zuckerbucks” bill prohibiting private funding of elections Democrats debated against the bill, which was criticized by some voting rights groups Tuesday as a bill to chill voter education efforts. Jacob HolmesMarch 11, 2022
Legislature House rejects Senate’s amended permitless carry bill The bill now moves to a conference committee for the two houses to attempt to resolve their differences. Jacob HolmesMarch 10, 2022
Legislature House committee tables bill banning “divisive concepts” Oliver gave examples of teachers attempting to teach children to accept communism, socialism and Marxism. Jacob HolmesMarch 10, 2022
Legislature Voting rights groups speak out against “Zuckerbucks” bill Critics say the bill could create a "chilling effect" on voter education efforts. Jacob HolmesMarch 9, 2022
Legislature House passes $8.1 billion education budget The Alabama Legislature set aside much of the federal surplus of funds to pay off debts and fund reserves. Jacob HolmesMarch 9, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | State lotteries are a Squid Game Holding a giant jackpot over the head of desperate people is an unethical way to generate revenue. Jacob HolmesMarch 8, 2022