Legislature State retirees to get hit with another premium increase Despite not receiving a cost-of-living adjustment in two decades, Alabama retirees are about to get hit with another premium increase. Josh MoonSeptember 2, 2026
Legislature New bill seeks to put the law back in the medical weed licensing process The bill, sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson, would install a new, three-step process for approving integrated licenses. Josh MoonApril 10, 2024
Legislature Senate Shelby County delegation approves bill to take over library board HB89 would allow the Shelby County delegation of the Legislature to take over board appointments. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2024
Legislature House committee passes $9 billion education budget, pay raise for teachers The proposed budget includes a 2 percent pay raise for teachers. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2024
Legislature New ETF budget would cut APLS funding 18 percent, condition state aid to local libraries The agency's cut stands in stark contrast to the rest of the proposed budget, which saw growth for most. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2024
Legislature House bill would add more requirements for plaintiffs in asbestos exposure cases Asbestos exposure causes mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis and even ovarian cancer. Patrick DarringtonApril 9, 2024
Legislature Alabama Arise advocates for Medicaid expansion amid GOP resistance More than 230 supporters of Alabama Arise Action convened at the Statehouse in Montgomery. Bill BrittApril 8, 2024
Legislature New bill would ban “sexual content” from minors’ shelves in public libraries A second bill has been filed that would allow librarians to be held criminally liable for breaking Alabama obscenity law. Patrick DarringtonApril 8, 2024
Legislature Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Seven The Legislature will return to begin its 20th legislative day out of 30 on April 9. Beth LyonsApril 8, 2024
Legislature Gambling legislation heads to committee: “A lot of what we do defies all logic” Lawmakers from each house will attempt to work out a compromise gaming bill, with $1.2 billion annually in the balance. Josh MoonApril 5, 2024
Legislature House education budget chair says $750K being “redirected” from Library Service That represents a nearly 5 percent decrease in the state agency's operation budget. Jacob HolmesApril 5, 2024