Legislature House passes package to increase workforce participation The legislative package includes tax credits to increase childcare and housing among other changes. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Legislature Alabama Arise advocates for Medicaid expansion amid GOP resistance More than 230 supporters of Alabama Arise Action convened at the Statehouse in Montgomery. Bill BrittApril 8, 2024
Legislature New bill would ban “sexual content” from minors’ shelves in public libraries A second bill has been filed that would allow librarians to be held criminally liable for breaking Alabama obscenity law. Patrick DarringtonApril 8, 2024
Legislature Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Seven The Legislature will return to begin its 20th legislative day out of 30 on April 9. Beth LyonsApril 8, 2024
Legislature Gambling legislation heads to committee: “A lot of what we do defies all logic” Lawmakers from each house will attempt to work out a compromise gaming bill, with $1.2 billion annually in the balance. Josh MoonApril 5, 2024
Legislature House education budget chair says $750K being “redirected” from Library Service That represents a nearly 5 percent decrease in the state agency's operation budget. Jacob HolmesApril 5, 2024
Legislature “Second Chance” bill dies in House, leaving elderly men to die in prison The bill would have provided a procedure for some individuals to undergo review for possible release. Jacob HolmesApril 5, 2024
Legislature Rep. Craig Lipscomb’s anti-squatter bill passes Alabama House HB182 increases penalties for individuals who enter a residence that is not their own. StaffApril 5, 2024
Legislature Analysis | House committee advances bill to criminalize librarians Members of the committee implied the bill could lead to charges against librarians who allow minors to check out materials with transgender connections. Jacob HolmesApril 4, 2024
Legislature Medical marijuana “fix” has rough debut in committee The new legislation was met with skepticism and anger during a committee meeting that wasn't streamed or recorded. Josh MoonApril 4, 2024
Legislature Public hearing held on bill targeting voluntary recognition for unions The bill would penalize companies if they voluntarily recognize a union without a secret ballot process. Patrick DarringtonApril 4, 2024