Legislature Sen. April Weaver to co-chair healthcare committee of Rural Roadmap Initiative Weaver was selected last week to co-chair a key committee, tasked with developing legislation to improve healthcare outcomes in rural Alabama. StaffSeptember 8, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey highlights legislative wins, pushes to relocate Space Command HQ to Huntsville She said the budgets signed today will fund literacy and numeracy programs, the Turnaround Schools Initiative and STEM education in Huntsville. Wesley WalterMay 6, 2025
Legislature Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Eleven The Legislature will next convene for Day 28 on Tuesday, May 6. Beth LyonsMay 5, 2025
Legislature Bill mandating default filters for minors’ phones heads to Ivey’s desk The requirement will be placed on all devices manufactured after June 1 if signed into law. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2025
Legislature Bill allowing Farmers Federation to offer health plans goes to governor The legislation faced criticism over lack of oversight and protections for pre-existing conditions. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2025
Legislature Bill limiting youthful offender status for murder heads to Senate floor Legislation removing judicial discretion for certain murder charges has advanced in the Alabama Senate. Alex JobinMay 2, 2025
Legislature Alabama House passes bill to reshape the Birmingham Water Works Board SB330 will shift Birmingham Water Works control to a state board, sparking controversy over local governance. Mary Claire WootenMay 2, 2025
Legislature Alabama Legislature approves bill to remove barriers for qualified reentering citizens It aims to allow parolees and probationers the opportunity to obtain licenses without automatic disqualification for those whose crimes have no relevance to the... StaffMay 2, 2025
Legislature Committee advances bill to expand school vaccine exemptions The House Health Committee approved SB87 to let parents opt children out of school vaccines with a simple note, despite health warnings. Jacob HolmesMay 1, 2025
Legislature Senate Democrats block sex ed bill with late-night filibuster The bill that would require Alabama public schools to teach abstinence-based sex education is likely dead. Jacob HolmesMay 1, 2025
Legislature Senate Judiciary Committee approves Laken Riley Act The bill would allow state and local law enforcement to enter voluntary agreements with the federal government to enforce immigration laws. Wesley WalterMay 1, 2025