Legislature Pregnant women could defer prison sentences under proposed law Alabama bill allows pregnant women to defer incarceration and provide postpartum care for 12 weeks, with probation until that date. Mary Claire Wooten13 hours ago
Legislature Prefiled bill would incentivize donations to rural hospitals with tax credits State Rep. Terri Collins prefiled HB86, which aims to strengthen rural hospitals in Alabama. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 29, 2025
Legislature Alabama Dems’ 2025 platform will focus on expanding freedom, economic opportunities To counter Republicans' focus on government control, Alabama House Dems introduced a platform that's all about freedom and opportunity. Josh MoonJanuary 29, 2025
Legislature Alabama House Republican Caucus announces 2025 “Alabama Values” legislative agenda The legislative platform was developed by an ad hoc platform committee comprised of Republican House members, co-chaired by State Rep. Kerry “Bubba” Underwood, R-Tuscumbia,... StaffJanuary 27, 2025
Legislature State Rep. Marilyn Lands bringing bill to address infant, maternal mortality The bill would provide presumptive Medicaid eligibility to pregnant women. Jacob HolmesJanuary 24, 2025
Legislature ACLU of Alabama releases 2025 Legislative Agenda The ACLU of Alabama’s 2025 priorities include criminal justice reform, voting rights, reproductive justice and protecting First Amendment freedoms. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 24, 2025
Legislature Ensler pushes gun violence measures: Glock switch ban, safety grants, more Ensler’s approach blends law enforcement support with proactive community programs. StaffJanuary 22, 2025
Legislature Prefiled bills seek to “add some teeth” to immigration enforcement Alabama’s state lawmakers are scheduled to begin debating immigration measures upon the 2025 Legislative Session’s start. Wesley WalterJanuary 21, 2025
Legislature New bill would add conflict resolution class requirement to marriage licenses Smitherman argues that the requirement could help reduce domestic violence between partners. Alex JobinJanuary 17, 2025
Legislature State lawmakers discuss regulating cryptocurrency in commission meeting Sen. Bobby Singleton said legislators should remain open-minded but also “be prepared to set up those guardrails for consumer protections.” Chance PhillipsJanuary 17, 2025
Legislature Sen. April Weaver joins Club for Growth Foundation’s 2025 fellowship class Established in 2020, the fellowship aims to equip civic leaders with the knowledge and skills to advocate for free-market policies. StaffJanuary 15, 2025