Health Gov. Ivey signs bill allowing Alabama to join PA licensure compact HB156 allows Alabama to join the PA Licensure Compact, expanding workforce mobility and improving access to care statewide. Mary Claire Wooten13 hours ago
Legislature ALGOP chairman: Republicans are ready for a productive 2026 Legislative Session Wahl said lawmakers have laid important groundwork, pre-filing several pieces of legislation ahead of the 2026 session. StaffJanuary 13, 2026
Legislature Prefiled bill would allow ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine to be sold over the counter Prefiled by Rep. Chip Brown, the bill would also bar pharmacists from being disciplined for recommending off-label uses for drugs. Chance PhillipsJanuary 12, 2026
Legislature Lt. Gov. Ainsworth announces Connie Rowe as new chief of staff A veteran of the Alabama House and former senior advisor, Rowe became the first woman to lead the House Republican Caucus. StaffJanuary 12, 2026
Legislature Rep. Chip Brown files legislation to strengthen Aniah’s Law State Rep. Chip Brown filed legislation Wednesday demanding prosecutors seek denial of bail in Class A felony cases where death occurred. StaffJanuary 9, 2026
Legislature NFIB: Workforce, regulatory reform, tax relief top priorities as Alabama Legislature convenes NFIB State Director Rosemary Elebash addressed Alabama's ongoing labor shortage, urging lawmakers to ease regulatory and tax burdens on small businesses this session. StaffJanuary 9, 2026
Legislature New bill would allow Alabamians to purchase digital driver’s licenses, nondriver IDs The measure mandated that the state's law enforcement agency apply reasonable standards of security to protect user privacy and card integrity. Alex JobinJanuary 8, 2026
Legislature ACLU of Alabama sets 2026 legislative priorities The organization is defending voting rights and the First Amendment while calling for criminal legal reform and reproductive justice. Jacob HolmesJanuary 7, 2026
Legislature Rep. Terri Collins announces retirement from Alabama House First elected in 2010, the representative championed landmark legislation on abortion, education reform and school choice during 16 years in office. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 6, 2026
Legislature Prefiled bill details new eviction notice, grants immunity Prefiled in December, the bill would require eviction notices to contain language about how landlords can handle tenants’ personal property. Chance PhillipsJanuary 2, 2026
Legislature Alabama lawmaker proposes English-only driver’s license exams Rep. Phillip Pettus proposed barring exams in any language but English, citing fatal crashes and federal policy changes as his call to action. Alex JobinJanuary 1, 2026