Legislature Legislators to consider allowing high school athletes to earn NIL income HB489 would permit high school athletes to profit from NIL deals under certain guidelines. Mary Claire Wooten5 hours ago
News Yellowhammer Fund reopens abortion access hotline After nearly three years, Yellowhammer Fund can continue their work, providing support for those seeking abortion care out of state. Mary Claire Wooten4 days ago
Legislature Bill advancing parental consent in minors’ healthcare moves to House SB101, introduced by Sen. Larry Stutts, R-Tuscumbia, would limit minors' ability to consent to healthcare Mary Claire Wooten5 days ago
Legislature House committee approves bill that would restrict midwives in the state SB87, introduced by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, now awaits consideration in the House. Mary Claire Wooten5 days ago
Legislature Alabama Senate OKs bill expanding “release time” for religious education The updated "release time" policies would allow off-campus religious instruction with parental consent. Mary Claire Wooten6 days ago
Legislature Bill to expand State Superintendent’s investigative powers spurs debate HB498 would allow the State Superintendent of Education to issue subpoenas in the interest of conducting investigations in a timely manner. Mary Claire WootenApril 22, 2025
Legislature Bills to protect minors online pass in the Senate SB186 and SB187 would require content filters and parental controls on devices and in the app store. Mary Claire WootenApril 18, 2025
Legislature House committee advances a bill criminalizing transporting undocumented immigrants The bill would make it a Class C felony to transport an undocumented immigrant into the state of Alabama. Mary Claire WootenApril 17, 2025
Legislature Right to Repair Act goes before House Judiciary committee The bill will be put to a vote next week after further discussion Mary Claire WootenApril 17, 2025
Prisons Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles releases March statistics Alabama's parole system maintains low grant rates and successes in Day Reporting Centers. Mary Claire WootenApril 16, 2025