Legislature Bill to expand police immunity debated before committee Critics during the public hearing shared their belief that the bill would make it harder to hold police accountable for misusing force. Jacob Holmes3 hours ago
Legislature House committee approves bill allowing Archive board members to be removed at will SB5 is Elliot's latest attempt to punish the Archives for a one-hour program it hosted in 2023 recounting LGBTQ history in the state. Jacob Holmes3 hours ago
Legislature House Judiciary Committee passes bill to criminalize theft of employee retirement benefits Aggravated theft of employee retirement benefits would constitute a Class C felony, carrying a sentence of up to 10 years in prison. Alex Jobin3 hours 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 Wooten3 hours 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 Wooten3 hours ago
Legislature Rep. Bedsole pulls firefighter death benefits bill, cites need for further collaboration The proposed legislation was introduced after it came to light that existing laws governing firefighter death benefits contained loopholes. Staff3 hours ago
Legislature Alfa health plans move toward final Senate vote More than 30 Alabama health care and community organizations signed onto a letter urging legislators to oppose the plans. Jacob Holmes1 day 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 Wooten1 day ago
Education Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds APLS and ALGOP chairman John Wahl said he negotiated the provision with lawmakers. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Legislature Opinion | Alabama Lawmakers: Why we must reform the Birmingham Water Works Board Water is one of the most important resources we have. Water utility companies are at the heart of public health sustainability as they provide... Jabo Waggoner2 days ago