Legislature Bill establishing criminal penalties for organ harvesting clears Alabama committee State lawmakers advanced legislation adding Class C felony penalties for medical examiners harvesting organs after hearing about alleged 2024 abuses. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Legislature Lawmaker plans to expand “Don’t Say Gay” bill to Space Camp An amendment would make it apply to all programs and activities at Space Camp. Jacob HolmesMarch 13, 2024
Legislature A legislative “fix” in the works for Alabama’s beleaguered medical cannabis licensing Legislation would expand the number of integrated licenses from five to as many as 15, ending many of the lawsuits currently facing the AMCC. Josh MoonMarch 13, 2024
Legislature House committee considering bill to bring abstinence-only sex ed to schools State law already requires an emphasis on abstinence education as a part of a sexual education curriculum. Jacob HolmesMarch 12, 2024
Corruption John Rogers, longest serving Alabama Democrat, to plead guilty to federal charges, resign Rogers has signed a plea agreement admitting to his role in a kickback scheme. Josh MoonMarch 12, 2024
Legislature Midwives push for improved care with new bill HB312 HB 312 is poised to bring substantive enhancements to the existing midwifery framework established in 2017. StaffMarch 11, 2024
Legislature Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Five The Legislature will be on a scheduled break this week but return March 19. Beth LyonsMarch 11, 2024
Legislature Senate passes stripped down gaming bill; the real fight starts now The House and Senate must try to come together and hammer out a compromise gambling bill. Josh MoonMarch 8, 2024
Legislature Legislature passes bill criminalizing “ballot harvesting” Critics are still concerned about the law’s potential to suppress votes by making voters fear criminal charges. Jacob HolmesMarch 8, 2024
Legislature House passes bill prohibiting DEI programs, divisive concepts The intent of the bill is to root out DEI programs on college campuses and other state entities. Jacob HolmesMarch 8, 2024
Legislature “Don’t Say Gay” expansion bill heard in committee HB130 would extend the prohibition of discussing sexual orientation and gender identity throughout high school. Jacob HolmesMarch 7, 2024