Legislature Battle brewing over exit between Pine Level, Prattville The growing Pine Level community voted to incorporate in September 2023 and the town has already expanded since then. Jacob Holmes1 hour ago
Legislature Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Five The Legislature is now past the halfway mark of the Session with 746 bills introduced to date. Beth LyonsMarch 24, 2025
Legislature Alabama Legislature passes paid parental leave for state workers The bill now heads to Governor Kay Ivey for her expected signature. StaffMarch 21, 2025
Legislature House Legislative Week 6 Recap: House passes tax cuts, pro-family bills One bill would provide eligible state employees and public-school employees with fully paid parental leave. StaffMarch 21, 2025
Legislature Alabama House votes to eliminate state sales tax on essential items The bill would eliminate sales tax on diapers, baby formula and menstrual products, saving taxpayers $13 million annually. Mary Claire WootenMarch 21, 2025
Elections Alabama House passes bill to establish post-election audits The bill would require an audit to be performed in a randomly selected precinct in each county after any general election. Alex JobinMarch 21, 2025
Environment Rep. Shane Stringer files bill to reopen Big Creek Lake for recreational usage The legislation resulted from an abrupt decision by the Mobile Area Water System to permanently close Big Creek Lake. StaffMarch 21, 2025
Legislature Immigrants rally against antagonistic bills at State House Dozens of immigrants marched from Cramton Bowl to the Alabama Statehouse to make their voices heard to Republican lawmakers. Jacob HolmesMarch 20, 2025
Health Senate committee approves bill regulating PBMs, protecting local pharmacies A new Senate bill would prohibit PBMs from negative reimbursements and make other changes to protect independent pharmacies. Josh MoonMarch 20, 2025
Legislature Senate committee approves bill allowing virtual parole hearings for inmates Under current law, inmates are not permitted to attend their parole hearings. Mary Claire WootenMarch 20, 2025
Legislature Bills on immigration and vaping receive public hearings One speaker asked the committee to “remember about HB56,” comparing HB7 to the 2011 bill eventually whittled down in court. Chance PhillipsMarch 20, 2025