Legislature Sen. April Weaver to co-chair healthcare committee of Rural Roadmap Initiative Weaver was selected last week to co-chair a key committee, tasked with developing legislation to improve healthcare outcomes in rural Alabama. Staff6 days ago
Legislature House education budget chair says $750K being “redirected” from Library Service That represents a nearly 5 percent decrease in the state agency's operation budget. Jacob HolmesApril 5, 2024
Legislature “Second Chance” bill dies in House, leaving elderly men to die in prison The bill would have provided a procedure for some individuals to undergo review for possible release. Jacob HolmesApril 5, 2024
Legislature Rep. Craig Lipscomb’s anti-squatter bill passes Alabama House HB182 increases penalties for individuals who enter a residence that is not their own. StaffApril 5, 2024
Legislature Analysis | House committee advances bill to criminalize librarians Members of the committee implied the bill could lead to charges against librarians who allow minors to check out materials with transgender connections. Jacob HolmesApril 4, 2024
Legislature Medical marijuana “fix” has rough debut in committee The new legislation was met with skepticism and anger during a committee meeting that wasn't streamed or recorded. Josh MoonApril 4, 2024
Legislature Public hearing held on bill targeting voluntary recognition for unions The bill would penalize companies if they voluntarily recognize a union without a secret ballot process. Patrick DarringtonApril 4, 2024
Legislature Committee member questions if new prisons will alleviate overcrowding The new prison facilities are intended to replace smaller and older facilities. Patrick DarringtonApril 3, 2024
Legislature The legislative “fix” for medical cannabis doesn’t appear to fix anything The goal of a new medical weed bill is to "get the commission out of court," and it's not clear the bill does that. Josh MoonApril 3, 2024
Legislature House passes bill to change Alabama’s ethics law The House passed HB227 by Rep. Matt Simpson on a vote of 79-9, largely along party lines. Jacob HolmesApril 3, 2024
Legislature House votes to advance Price Hornsby Act The bill would require Alabama's public schools to provide research-based instruction on fentanyl prevention. StaffApril 3, 2024