Legislature Opinion | Alabama’s GOP budget chairs lead state to fiscal strength The days of “robbing Peter to pay Paul” came to a screeching halt under Republican leadership. Steve Flowers4 days ago
Legislature Alabama Legislature to play Mississippi Legislature in charity softball game Proceeds from the game will benefit Children’s of Alabama, which is ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation. StaffApril 8, 2025
Legislature Gov. Ivey signs bill criminalizing inhalants into law The law also establishes the unlawful sale of inhalants as a Class D felony. Alex JobinApril 7, 2025
Legislature Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Six 829 bills have been introduced to date. Beth LyonsApril 7, 2025
Legislature Sen. Gudger pulls the pin on gaming package with 77-word grenade Senate leadership abruptly slammed the door — exposing deep divisions, dwindling time, and decades of dysfunction. Bill BrittApril 4, 2025
Legislature Ten Commandments bill headed back to the drawing board Committee members asked for clarification on how the bill would apply to college campuses and how schools would be held accountable since the bill... Jacob HolmesApril 4, 2025
Health Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions SB85 simplifies religious vaccination exemptions, which raised concerns about public health risks. Mary Claire WootenApril 4, 2025
Health Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill The Alabama Midwives Alliance and a number of concerned citizens have publicly denounced SB87's substitute. Alex JobinApril 4, 2025
Legislature Alabama House OKs $3.7 billion General Fund Budget “It’s no coincidence that the state is in a position to meet its financial commitments," Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said. StaffApril 4, 2025
Legislature Public debates debut legislation to allow Farm Bureau health plans The debut of the bill in committee drew members of the public to fight for and against the novel health option. Jacob HolmesApril 3, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate committee advances bills on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility Alabama Senate committee advances bills tightening reins on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility verification, increasing agency costs. Mary Claire WootenApril 3, 2025