Elections Secretary of state celebrates foreign voter ID legislation’s passage Lawmakers passed SB158, prohibiting foreign national IDs for voting, a measure Secretary Wes Allen says ensures only American citizens vote. Wesley Walter9 hours ago
Legislature Rep. Bedsole pulls firefighter death benefits bill, cites need for further collaboration The proposed legislation was introduced after it came to light that existing laws governing firefighter death benefits contained loopholes. StaffApril 24, 2025
Legislature Alfa health plans move toward final Senate vote More than 30 Alabama health care and community organizations signed onto a letter urging legislators to oppose the plans. Jacob HolmesApril 23, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate OKs bill expanding “release time” for religious education The updated "release time" policies would allow off-campus religious instruction with parental consent. Mary Claire WootenApril 23, 2025
Education Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds APLS and ALGOP chairman John Wahl said he negotiated the provision with lawmakers. Jacob HolmesApril 22, 2025
Legislature Opinion | Alabama Lawmakers: Why we must reform the Birmingham Water Works Board Water is one of the most important resources we have. Water utility companies are at the heart of public health sustainability as they provide... Jabo WaggonerApril 22, 2025
Legislature Alabama Legislature to play Mississippi in charity softball game in Montgomery Proceeds from the game will benefit Children’s of Alabama, which is ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation. StaffApril 22, 2025
Legislature Rep. Bedsole seeks to protect firefighter death benefits with legislation The legislation will "expand, guarantee and protect those benefits for generations to come," his release said. StaffApril 22, 2025
Legislature Bill to expand State Superintendent’s investigative powers spurs debate HB498 would allow the State Superintendent of Education to issue subpoenas in the interest of conducting investigations in a timely manner. Mary Claire WootenApril 22, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama lawmakers trade policy for pulpit, freedom pays the price Faith used as a weapon is still tyranny, just dressed in Sunday clothes. Bill BrittApril 21, 2025
Legislature House passes bill to make Juneteenth a state holiday Lawmakers have been working to make it an official state holiday for years, with no luck so far. Jacob HolmesApril 21, 2025