Legislature Alabama Legislature approves anti-DEI bill The bill, SB129, specifically targets higher institutions of learning to prohibit DEI programs on campuses. Patrick DarringtonMarch 20, 2024
Legislature National LGBTQ organization condemns Space Camp hysteria, “Don’t Say Gay” bill GLSEN condemned the recent harassment of a Space Camp employee and “Don’t Say Gay” legislation. Patrick DarringtonMarch 19, 2024
State New report shows increase in workforce readiness for Alabama public school students 62 percent of those who took the test scored at or above the silver level of workforce readiness. Patrick DarringtonMarch 18, 2024
Prisons Incarcerated man dies after five months in prison Approximately 43 people have died in Alabama prisons since the beginning of 2024. Patrick DarringtonMarch 14, 2024
State Conservatives launch transphobic campaign against employee at Space Camp in Huntsville Several Alabama politicians made social media posts targeting a transgender woman working at Space Camp in Huntsville. Patrick DarringtonMarch 12, 2024
Education CHOOSE Act passage celebrated by Americans For Prosperity-Alabama Parents of eligible children could receive $7,000 to pay for the tuition to send their children to a private school if they choose to. Patrick DarringtonMarch 8, 2024
Legislature CHOOSE Act passes legislature, awaits Ivey’s signature today The bill would help parents pay for the cost to send their children to private schools primarily. Patrick DarringtonMarch 7, 2024
Elections Daniels, Figures to compete in 2nd Congressional District runoff The runoff will be held on April 16 and the winner will have to face the victor of the Republican runoff. Patrick DarringtonMarch 6, 2024
Prisons STD screening held at ADOC facility amid alleged outbreak The Alabama Department of Public Health conducted the STD screening at Staton Correctional Facility. Patrick DarringtonMarch 5, 2024
Legislature Senate approves amended version of Melson’s IVF bill The bill passed with unanimous support on a 34-0 vote. Patrick DarringtonMarch 4, 2024