Legislature State lawmakers will try again to require national anthem weekly in public schools State lawmakers are planning another attempt to mandate weekly national anthem broadcasts or performances in K-12 public schools. Alex Jobin1 day ago
Legislature John Allison Teague Sr., former Alabama Senate leader, has died Teague was elected by his peers from 1983-1986 as president pro tempore of the Alabama Senate. StaffMay 17, 2023
Legislature Chinese citizens speak out against legislation preventing their acquisition of property APR spoke to several Chinese people who are citizens or reside in Alabama who were outraged by this legislation. Patrick DarringtonMay 16, 2023
Legislature Bill to reduce debt-based driver’s license suspensions faces final hurdle Thousands of Alabamians have lost their driver's licenses because they failed to pay a traffic ticket. Jacob HolmesMay 16, 2023
Legislature Week in review: House passes through contested education bills The session started smoothly, but has become more contentious in recent weeks. Jacob HolmesMay 15, 2023
Legislature Abortion access advocacy groups slam bill allowing women to be charged with homicide The bill goes against Alabama's 2019 law, which expressly states that women who obtain abortions are not to be prosecuted. Jacob HolmesMay 15, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week Eight The Alabama Legislature met for days 19 and 20 of its 2023 Legislative Session this past week. Beth LyonsMay 15, 2023
Legislature Alabama House passes School Choice Act The bill was one of two controversial school choice bills up for the Legislature in this session. Jacob HolmesMay 12, 2023
Legislature The end of the 40-year contract With little fanfare, lawmakers passed legislation that ends a practice that has been deemed an illegal scam in other states. Josh MoonMay 12, 2023
Legislature Sen. committee held public hearing to expand statute of limitations for child sex abuse “Only about 1.5 percent of survivors of child sex assault ever receive justice from the criminal justice system,” Sen. Merika Coleman said. Patrick DarringtonMay 11, 2023
Legislature Senate committee approves anti-ESG bill The bill would prevent the state from contracting with companies that "boycott" other state companies using environmental, social and governance standards. Jacob HolmesMay 11, 2023