Legislature Alabama Arise sets roadmap for 2027 legislative priorities The advocacy group will push grocery tax repeal, a $15-an-hour minimum wage and county authority over data center safeguards. Jacob Holmes15 hours ago
Legislature Gov. Ivey expresses doubts on possibility of a special session for gambling Despite concerted efforts to rally support for the bill, the lack of consensus among lawmakers proved insurmountable. Bill BrittMay 10, 2024
Legislature Several controversial bills “sine die” on the vine The running clock also took out several other controversial bills that needed only one vote to reach the desk of Gov. Kay Ivey. Jacob HolmesMay 10, 2024
Legislature Bipartisan Alabama-Israel Legislative Caucus established This bipartisan and bicameral caucus will serve as a platform for strengthening the bilateral relations between Alabama and Israel. StaffMay 10, 2024
Legislature Gov. Ivey to sign “Working for Alabama” legislative package The bipartisan seven-bill package emerged early in the session as an attempt to combat the state's low labor participation rate. Jacob HolmesMay 9, 2024
Legislature Bill penalizing voluntary recognition of unions is headed to governor’s desk Alabama follows Tennessee and Georgia by passing legislation that will punish businesses who voluntarily recognize unions. Chance PhillipsMay 9, 2024
Legislature Gov. Ivey signs bill requiring response to public records requests The Alabama Press Association and Alabama Broadcasters Association praised the bill for improving access to public records. Jacob HolmesMay 9, 2024
Legislature Controversial Ag Center bill passes legislature amid filibuster threats The bill paves the way for the creation of the Agriculture Exhibition Center Corporation to operate the Alabama Farm Center. StaffMay 9, 2024
Legislature Alabama Legislature passes seafood labeling bill The bill requires restaurants to disclose if the seafood they use in preparing dishes are domestic or imported products. StaffMay 9, 2024
Legislature Alabama Municipal Official Training Act signed into law The act specifically requires mayors and councilmembers to complete 10 hours of training annually. StaffMay 9, 2024
Legislature Rep. Chip Brown passes bill updating mental health services for veterans The Alabama House on Wednesday awarded final passage to the measure. StaffMay 9, 2024