Elections Alabama House minority leader endorses Vice President Harris Daniels cited the Biden/Harris administration's track record of success in offering a strong endorsement of the vice president. Josh Moon1 day ago
Legislature Legislature OKs bill making it easier to employ 14- and 15-year-olds The bill would end the requirement for school officials to approve children under 16 working. Chance PhillipsMay 8, 2024
Legislature Legislature passes bill to improve public records law Senate Bill 270, carried by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, introduces much-needed timelines into the law. StaffMay 8, 2024
Legislature Historic Alabama Child Care Tax Credit Bill Clears Final Legislative Hurdle The bill now awaits Gov. Kay Ivey's consideration and signature. StaffMay 8, 2024
Legislature On the bubble: These bills are near the finish line as session nears end Here are a few bills that have positioned themselves for potential passage in the final week. Jacob HolmesMay 6, 2024
Legislature Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Eleven The Legislature will return to begin its 28th legislative day out of 30 on Tuesday. Beth LyonsMay 6, 2024
Legislature Speaker Ledbetter appoints Rep. Wilcox to Energy Council Exec Committee Speaker Ledbetter appoints Rep. Margie Wilcox to the Energy Council Executive Committee, recognizing her impactful role in Alabama's energy sector. StaffMay 4, 2024
Legislature Senate stalls gambling bill, silences voters: Who’s blocking the vote? This legislation, for the first time in a quarter-century, would offer Alabamians a direct say on whether gambling should be legal in their state. Bill BrittMay 3, 2024
Legislature Ivey signs bill to allow Biden on the ballot, fix recurring technical flaw This is not the first time a presidential candidate has almost missed the ballot in Alabama. Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2024
Legislature Senate passes $9.3B education budget; must settle differences with House One of the most notable changes is the addition of $10 million in funding for the administration of an EBT summer feeding program. Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2024
Legislature Alabama House passes $3.4B budget, aiming for economic stability The Alabama House of Representatives has successfully passed a groundbreaking $3.4 billion General Fund Budget. StaffMay 3, 2024