Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to prohibit comprehensive sex ed The Alabama Senate passed a bill requiring sexual risk avoidance education and prohibiting comprehensive sex education. Mary Claire Wooten21 hours ago
Legislature “Second Chance” bill moves forward with bipartisan support The bill would offer an opportunity for certain individuals sentenced to life without parole to have a judge consider reducing or ending their sentence. Jacob HolmesFebruary 15, 2024
Legislature Change to “drug-sharing manslaughter” bill creates committee contention The bill no longer includes that the individual "knowingly" gave the user a drug laced with fentanyl. Jacob HolmesFebruary 15, 2024
Legislature Senate advances ballot harvesting legislation The legislation, SB1, passed the Senate 27-8 with Democrats vociferously condemning the bill. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 14, 2024
Legislature Gambling bill hearing offers no surprises A House committee heard from 18 speakers both for and against the gambling bill. There was little new information and no surprises. Josh MoonFebruary 14, 2024
Legislature Committee passes bill to dismantle Archives board, replace it with political appointees Sen. Chris Elliott filed the bill after the department hosted a one-hour talk on the history of LGBTQ+ individuals. Jacob HolmesFebruary 14, 2024
Legislature ALGOP pushing for bill to allow jailing of librarians The Alabama Republican Party voted Saturday to encourage the Legislature to repeal protections for librarians. Jacob HolmesFebruary 13, 2024
Legislature Gambling bill still on track after weekend “blip” Negotiations continue over a proposed comprehensive gambling bill, but all involved believe things are still moving towards passage Josh MoonFebruary 12, 2024
Legislature Shelby County delegation wants to control the North Shelby Library Board The North Shelby Library District is currently unique among Alabama library boards, with members directly accountable through elections. Jacob HolmesFebruary 12, 2024
Legislature Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week One 241 bills were introduced during the first week of the 2024 Legislative Session. Beth LyonsFebruary 12, 2024
Legislature Give Alabama a Voice TV ad targets gaming law facts This television ad buy by Give Alabama a Voice is not just a campaign; it's a clarion call for empowerment, urging lawmakers to heed... Bill BrittFebruary 9, 2024