Legislature Legislators to consider allowing high school athletes to earn NIL income HB489 would permit high school athletes to profit from NIL deals under certain guidelines. Mary Claire Wooten40 minutes ago
Legislature Gambling legislation is a vote shy, carried over until at least Thursday Continuing a decades-long trend, a seemingly sure-to-pass gaming bill came up a vote shy on Tuesday night. But it's not dead. Josh MoonMay 1, 2024
Legislature Alabama Senate approves $10M for Child Summer EBT funding The vote drew immediate praise from hunger advocates. StaffMay 1, 2024
Legislature Alabama House committee OKs $3.4B budget, tweaks Senate plan The adjustments include a rather eyebrow-raising $100,000 cut from the Board of Pardons and Paroles. StaffMay 1, 2024
Legislature House gives final passage to bill which bans tracking of credit card gun purchases Eleven states across the nation have already passed similar legislation. StaffMay 1, 2024
Legislature Hunger relief organizations urge lawmakers to fund Summer EBT program The federal government still funds the cost of the meals and only requires states to fund a portion of the administration costs. Jacob HolmesApril 29, 2024
Legislature Alabama Legislature passes bill to punish child sex abuse by clergy A bill by Rep. Leigh Hulsey and Sen. Roger Smitherman would punish church leaders who engage in sexual activity with anyone under age 19. Josh MoonApril 29, 2024
Legislature Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Ten The Legislature will return to begin its 26th legislative day on Tuesday. Beth LyonsApril 29, 2024
Legislature House passes bill creating Felony charge for organ retention Multiple lawsuits have alleged that UAB Medical Center retained organs from individuals who died inside Alabama prisons without obtaining the consent of family members. Jacob HolmesApril 26, 2024
Legislature House advances bill allowing arrest of librarians The bill would provide an avenue for librarians to be arrested if someone challenges a book as being "harmful to minors." Jacob HolmesApril 26, 2024
Legislature Alabama Legislature awards final passage to Anti-Squatting Measure The crime would be classified as a Class A misdemeanor punishable in Alabama by up to one year in jail and fines of up... StaffApril 26, 2024