Legislature Bill prohibiting certain sex ed providers one step closer to passage The bill would prevent sex education materials from being "Sexually explicit" and prohibit demonstration of contraception use. Jacob Holmes6 hours ago
Legislature Opponents speak out in public hearing on expansion of “Don’t Say Gay” law Several speakers testified about the dangers of outing, suicidality in the LGBTQ+ community, and the legislation in general. Patrick DarringtonMay 25, 2023
Legislature Bill to provide relief to death row inmates sentenced by judicial override stalls Judges have been barred from overriding the jury in death penalty sentencing since the Legislature passed a law to that effect in 2018. Jacob HolmesMay 25, 2023
Legislature House committee approves bipartisan grocery tax bill, with a few changes The bill would reduce the sales tax on SNAP eligible foods by 2 percent as early as 2025. Jacob HolmesMay 25, 2023
Legislature Committee votes down bill to remove excuses from absentee ballot forms Republican critics of the bill saw it as a move toward no-excuse voting. Samuel StettheimerMay 25, 2023
Legislature Post-election audit bill moves forward The duty to conduct the audit would fall on canvassing boards in each county. Samuel StettheimerMay 25, 2023
Legislature House committee doubles rebates amid changes to supplemental ETF bill The House Ways and Means Education committee doubled that amount to $210 for each taxpayer. Jacob HolmesMay 25, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate adopts changes to Alabama Accountability Act Among other changes, schools previously labeled "failing" will be reclassified as "priority." StaffMay 25, 2023
Legislature Resolution names portion of Highway 53 after National Guard members The resolution was sponsored by State Rep. Andy Whitt, R-Harvest. StaffMay 25, 2023
Legislature Bills to help children benefits big tobacco, critics say Children or teens who purchase or possess e-cigarettes could be fined and placed under juvenile court jurisdiction. Bill BrittMay 24, 2023
Legislature House passes bill to ensure “age appropriateness” of Literary Task Force materials Garrett said the current structure leaves task force materials unscreened before reaching classrooms. Jacob HolmesMay 24, 2023