Legislature North Alabama Area Labor Council condemns “anti-worker” legislation The legislation could condition economic development incentives on employers not voluntary recognizing labor unions. Patrick Darrington19 hours ago
Legislature Faith in Action Alabama gathers in support of House Bill 96 The legislation would make it easier for formerly incarcerated Alabamians to be able to vote. John H. GlennMarch 9, 2023
Legislature Ivey proposes increased state budgets, but financial leaders warn legislators of cliff Ivey is proposing a 6.5 percent increase in the Education Trust Fund budget and an 8.4 percent increase in the General Fund. Jacob HolmesMarch 8, 2023
Legislature Alabama House Democrats unveil agenda for 2023 Legislative Session The agenda includes lofty aims such as repealing the state's abortion law and permitless carry law. Jacob HolmesMarch 7, 2023
Special Session The ARPA special session: Dividing up a billion dollars Alabama has a billion dollars to spend, and there's an outline for how they plan to do it. Josh MoonMarch 7, 2023
Legislature Big 10 Mayors of Alabama announce 2023 Legislative Agenda The mayors’ collective priorities include legislation to grow Alabama’s economy and to improve public safety. StaffMarch 6, 2023
Legislature Wage gap task force recommends Legislature institute salary history ban In a broad report, the task force recommended the salary history ban, investing in childcare and developing a workforce pipeline for women. Jacob HolmesFebruary 27, 2023
Legislature Ainsworth, Ledbetter lend support to bill designed to slash correctional incentive time The bill has been tied to the shooting death of Bibb County Deputy Brad Johnson. Jacob HolmesFebruary 24, 2023
Legislature Department of Corrections struggling to comply with court order to increase staffing Commissioner John Hamm told lawmakers he's open to suggestions and that he didn't know how to meet the court order. Jacob HolmesFebruary 23, 2023
Legislature Rep. Yarbrough to file bill to include abortion under Alabama homicide law The bill would effectively mean that women seeking abortions could be prosecuted for homicide. Jacob HolmesFebruary 22, 2023
Legislature Committee on American Rescue Plan Act funding reviews spending $2.12 billion in total has been allocated to the state since President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law. John H. GlennFebruary 21, 2023