Legislature Bill prohibiting certain sex ed providers one step closer to passage The bill would prevent sex education materials from being "Sexually explicit" and prohibit demonstration of contraception use. Jacob Holmes11 hours ago
Legislature Week in review: House passes through contested education bills The session started smoothly, but has become more contentious in recent weeks. Jacob HolmesMay 15, 2023
Legislature Abortion access advocacy groups slam bill allowing women to be charged with homicide The bill goes against Alabama's 2019 law, which expressly states that women who obtain abortions are not to be prosecuted. Jacob HolmesMay 15, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week Eight The Alabama Legislature met for days 19 and 20 of its 2023 Legislative Session this past week. Beth LyonsMay 15, 2023
Legislature Alabama House passes School Choice Act The bill was one of two controversial school choice bills up for the Legislature in this session. Jacob HolmesMay 12, 2023
Legislature The end of the 40-year contract With little fanfare, lawmakers passed legislation that ends a practice that has been deemed an illegal scam in other states. Josh MoonMay 12, 2023
Legislature Sen. committee held public hearing to expand statute of limitations for child sex abuse “Only about 1.5 percent of survivors of child sex assault ever receive justice from the criminal justice system,” Sen. Merika Coleman said. Patrick DarringtonMay 11, 2023
Legislature Senate committee approves anti-ESG bill The bill would prevent the state from contracting with companies that "boycott" other state companies using environmental, social and governance standards. Jacob HolmesMay 11, 2023
Legislature Republican bill would allow women to be charged with murder for undergoing abortions Republican officials said last year that they would not pursue criminal cases against women, but would instead focus on providers. Josh MoonMay 11, 2023
Legislature Smitherman: PRICE Act takes money from needy students A Senate committee gave the "school choice" bill a favorable report, but lawmakers warned that it faces a tough road to a vote. Josh MoonMay 11, 2023
Legislature Alabama House passes Brownfield development bill The bill provides liability protections and creates redevelopment districts that allow for environmental cleanup efforts. StaffMay 11, 2023