Legislature Hunger relief organizations urge lawmakers to fund Summer EBT The federal government still funds the cost of the meals and only requires states to fund a portion of the administration costs. Jacob Holmes1 hour ago
Governor Governor signs three priority bills into law During the governor’s State of the State Address, she laid out these pieces of legislation as priority bills. StaffFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate committee votes to criminalize treatment for transgender minors A Gadsden police officer testified about getting care for his transgender daughter, which would be outlawed by the proposed legislation. Micah DanneyFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate mulls Sen. Del Marsh’s lottery, gaming bills Marsh's bills are expected to be brought back to the full Senate after the Legislature's weeklong break. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate GOP leadership praise passage of priority legislation The legislation includes economic incentives and legal protections from lawsuits related to the pandemic. John H. GlennFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature House passes bill allowing smart cell technology The telecommunications bill will allow smart cell phone towers to be mounted on existing utility poles. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature BCA commends Legislature for securing COVID liability protections Exceptions would exist if the covered entity acted with wanton, reckless, willful or intentional misconduct. StaffFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature Members of SPLC-labeled “hate group” helped draft new monuments bill, lawmaker says Rep. Mike Holmes said two Southern Cultural Center members helped draft the legislation. The group's chairman says that's not so. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 11, 2021
Legislature Bill to repeal Memorial Preservation Act fails to advance Rep. Juandalynn Givan's bill was sent to a subcommittee after the state House Judiciary Committee failed to approve an amendment. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 11, 2021
Legislature Senate reauthorizes Jobs Act and Growing Alabama Act The Jobs Act provides hundreds of millions in business incentives to in-state and out-of-state companies. John H. GlennFebruary 11, 2021
Legislature State Sen. Del Marsh’s gambling bills clear Senate committee SB214 would create a state lottery and allow casino gambling including electronic slot machines at a limited number of sites. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 11, 2021