Legislature Hunger relief organizations urge lawmakers to fund Summer EBT The federal government still funds the cost of the meals and only requires states to fund a portion of the administration costs. Jacob Holmes60 mins ago
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week Three 29 committee meetings were held throughout the week. Beth LyonsApril 11, 2023
Legislature “Divisive concepts” bill back on the calendar for Alabama House The bill advanced out of the House and a Senate committee last session but failed to reach the Senate floor. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2023
Legislature Recap: What the Alabama House passed in its second legislative week Outside of one controversial bill that stalled regarding the use of cell phones while driving, the House remained mostly in sync last week. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2023
Legislature Alabama Dems back expelled Tennessee lawmakers Following the expulsion of two Black lawmakers in Tennessee, Alabama Dems say they're ready to pick up the fight. Josh MoonApril 10, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Senate Legislative Report: April 5-7 Throughout the week, the Senate passed a number of bills that the House will now consider. Patrick DarringtonApril 10, 2023
Legislature House sends bill creating healthcare visitation rights to Ivey’s desk The bill ensures patients at health care facilities can be visited by at least one caregiver each day for a minimum of two hours. Jacob HolmesApril 7, 2023
Legislature Personal Privacy Protection Act proposed It would prohibit public agencies from disclosing personal information about members, volunteers, or donors of non-profit organizations. Patrick DarringtonApril 6, 2023
Legislature House Judiciary Committee discusses bills creating new judgeships The committee gave favorable report to a bill that would create three new judgeships while discussing the greater issue of judicial shortages across the... Jacob HolmesApril 6, 2023
Governor Economic development bills to focus on rural development, site prep The four-bill "Game Plan" will mostly re-up existing economic development programs, with important tweaks Josh MoonApril 6, 2023
Legislature Exhibition driving ban gets approval in Senate Judiciary committee Death resulting from exhibition driving would be considered a Class B felony, with a maximum sentence of 20 years. John H. GlennApril 6, 2023